Police Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; investigate crimes and promote peace within the community they serve; and to complete other duties as required. Applicants must possess a POST Law Enforcement Academy certificate.

TYPICAL DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
• Answers calls for the protections of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
• Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
• Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
• Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
• Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
• Gives information and directions to the public.
• Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
• Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
• Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
• Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
• Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
• Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
• Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Fort Bragg Police Department Policies and Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
• Answers calls for the protections of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
• Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
• Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
• Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
• Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
• Gives information and directions to the public.
• Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
• Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
• Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
• Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
• Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
• Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
• Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Fort Bragg Police Department Policies and Procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Requirements: Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; investigate crimes and promote peace within the community they serve; and to complete other duties as required. Employee must:

• Be sufficiently adaptable to accept and perform in a timely and effective manner work assignments that are outside the normal day-to-day routine.
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with other City employees and members of the public.