POLICE OFFICER (TEST DATE 01/08/2027)

Police Officer PositionUnder direct supervision of a Patrol Division Sergeant, performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. Tasks are service and protection oriented, and includes collecting and dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance, protecting and recovering property, preventing crime, investigating, and providing other public protection services. Duties include an element of personal danger, i.e., exposure to life-threatening circumstances, apprehending criminals, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment.Essential functions include conducting routine preventive patrol in designated residential and business areas, responding to calls for police service, interviewing witnesses, victims, suspects, and providing information to the public. Other duties include providing assistance, responding to burglary and fire alarms, performing CPR, conducting initial crime scene investigations, enforcing traffic laws, identifying and issuing municipal citations, enforcing laws, testifying in court proceedings, performing report and record maintenance duties, attending in-service training, assisting fire personnel, and reporting for work punctually.Marginal functions include cleaning and maintaining assigned vehicle and equipment, and performing related work as directed.Requirements include possessing a high school diploma or GED, being at least 20 years old at the time of application, and being at least 21 years old upon graduation from police academy. Must have successfully completed the Police Academy Program and Field Training Program (FTO) and attained Basic Peace Officer certification.Knowledge, skills, and abilities include thorough knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances, considerable knowledge of crime prevention techniques, principles and techniques employed in crime scene and accident investigations, First Responder and CPR, report and record maintenance principles and practices, skill in the care and safe operation of firearms and vehicles, ability to understand and follow instructions, communicate effectively, analyze situations quickly, learn geography, maintain composure under emergency situations, and exercise discretion.Physical requirements include sedentary tasks with occasional walking, some standing and walking, lifting, and operation of vehicles and equipment. Environmental requirements include exposure to adverse conditions, and sensory requirements include color, sound, odor, depth, texture, visual perception, and oral communications ability.Full-time employees are eligible for merit increases, health, dental and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, longevity pay, supplemental benefits, workers compensation, bilingual certification pay, and education and certificate pay.