Certified Police Officer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and the protection of life and property.

Essential Functions

Patrols the city to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations and to provide assistance as needed; monitors commercial and residential areas for signs of criminal activity.

Enforces traffic and parking laws through the issuance of citations and warnings; inspects roadways, bridges, and traffic signal and signs to identify and report hazardous conditions.

Performs business, residential, and government facility security checks; checks doors, windows, gages and fences; reports unsecured or damaged property.

Responds to calls relayed by communications officers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons searches, public service requests, stranded motorists, and others.

Conducts preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and securing crime scenes.

Apprehends, arrests, and processes offenders, including fugitives; subpoenas witnesses.

Provides assistance and backup support to other officers and emergency service providers as necessary.

Provides traffic direction as needed for events such as parades, funerals, events, and school crossings.

Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary; must be able to render creditable testimony in a court of law.

Completes all required reports and forms, including accident and incident reports.

Inspects and maintains assigned patrol car, uniform, and equipment.

Prepares criminal and search warrants, complaints, and affidavits; serves criminal and court-related paperwork.

Performs specialized duties as assigned, including those of a Field Training Officer (FTO), School Resource Officer, DARE Officer, etc.

Performs related duties.

Knowledge Required By The Position

Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, town ordinances, and department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of the geography and streets of the town.

Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.

Skill in the use of a computer.

Skill in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.

Skill in operating radios and communications equipment.

Skill in operating radar equipment.

Skill in restraining persons without causing physical harm.

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