Police Officer

NATURE OF WORKThis is general duty police work in enforcing laws and ordinances. An employee of this class is responsible for the protection of life and property; and for maintaining law and order. Work involves an element of personal danger, and may be performed either in plain clothes or in uniform. Specific assignments are received from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures; however, employees must be able to act without direct supervision in meeting emergencies. Work is reviewed through reports, inspections, and observation of results obtained.ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORKPatrols an assigned area in a patrol car; checks doors and windows of business establishments; investigates unusual crowds of people; enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing person and property.Visits the scene of crimes and accidents; searches for and preserves evidence; investigates clues; searches for and apprehends violators.Escorts prisoners to police station; prepares charges; escorts prisoners to court; testifies and presents evidence in court.Directs traffic at an intersection; enforces traffic laws; and gives information information concerning the location of streets, routes, and buildings.Prepares evidence for issuance of complaints; serves criminal processes, warrants and subpoenas; makes reports off all activities and dispositions of cases.Prepares reports; maintains prescribed logs and records.May be assigned to work in plain clothes to conduct investigations; may advise new officersthrough field assistance and demonstration training.Investigates places and persons suspected of being engaged in illegal activities; checks onoperation of taverns and other premises and locations for compliance with the law; develops andmaintains sources of information.Performs related work as required.DESIRABLE KNOWLEGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLSSome knowledge of the geography of the community and the location of important buildings.Some knowledge of modern principles and practices of police work.Some knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances.Some knowledge of first aid methods.Ability to observe situations objectively and to report and record them clearly and completely.Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.Ability to develop skill in the use and care of fire arms and in the operation of motor vehicles.Good physical strength and agility.DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGSome experience in work involving public contact; graduation from a standard high school; completion of required basic police training course; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr