Police Officer

Police Officers are responsible for maintaining law and order, and protecting life and property, by responding to emergency calls and patrolling the City, enforcing criminal and traffic laws and investigating criminal activity. Employees in this job class are exposed to elements of personal danger, and officers must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise judgment in meeting emergency situations while staying with departmental policies and procedures. Police Officers require substantial knowledge of law enforcement methods and state legal codes in order to perform their primary duties. Police Officers receive work assignments and instructions from a Police Sergeant who reviews work methods and results through reports, inspections, and observation of results. Typical job duties include conducting administrative and preparatory activities such as inspecting personal equipment and uniform, inspecting video and audio equipment, maintaining firearm and vehicle, attending roll call; conducting routine patrol activities; responding to calls for service; managing crime, incident, and accident scenes; investigating incidents; apprehending and arresting suspects; handling hazardous situations; enforcing traffic and motor vehicle rules; rendering medical assistance; dealing with juveniles; handling disputes and conflicts; controlling crowds; completing reports and documentation; performing court-related activities; cooperating with other agencies; interacting with the public and performing community relation activities; working as a team with other officers; participating in training activities; and maintaining jails and inmates in custody. The job involves physical demands including occasional moderate to heavy exertion and the ability to subdue or restrain combative individuals. Work environment includes indoor office settings and field visits, using standard and specialized equipment. The position requires meeting minimum qualifications including no felony convictions, US citizenship, age at least 19, driver's license, good health and physical fitness, and educational or certification requirements. The job offers competitive pay, benefits, career advancement opportunities, and pay enhancements including educational pay, recruitment/sign-on bonus, annual retention payment, and relocation payment.