Police Officer

City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Police Officer. Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes. The Police Officer may also be eligible to serve as a police instructor, field training officer, or school resource officer after successful completion of the police academy and a roughly fifteen‑week field training program. Responsibilities Enforce general laws, regulations, and ordinances, and prevent crime. Control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations. Issue citations to traffic and other violations. Participate in and conduct criminal investigations. Make arrests. Provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and law‑enforcement programs. Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks supporting law‑enforcement services and activities. Qualifications Working knowledge of state and federal laws, court decisions, criminal/victim rights, civil rights, criminal justice, law‑enforcement procedures, City of Kodiak ordinances, department policies and procedures. Knowledge of scientific methods of crime detection, criminal identification, and radio communication. Knowledge of governing laws and ordinances and thorough knowledge of the geography of the town. Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with city officials and the general public. Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of criminal investigative procedures. Ability to write clearly and accurately to prepare reports and court documents. Ability to testify clearly and accurately in court. Resourceful and uses sound judgment in emergencies. Unquestionable personal and professional character and integrity, free of cultural and ethnic bias, and a strong ethical code. #J-18808-Ljbffr