Police Officer

The City of Washington is hiring a Police Officer - School Resource Officer

General Purpose of Position:
Performs a variety of crime prevention and other related duties to ensure overall public safety

Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Serves as the City’s School Resource Officer

• Serves as the initial contact when problems arise
• Works with students and parents on various issues
• Serves as a liaison between the school district and the City when needed
• Checks buildings and reviews security measures, meet with School Safety Director
• Conducts in-school training sessions for staff
• Patrols traffic before and after school.
• Interacts with students during lunch hours
• Transports children when needed

Serves as the City’s D.A.R.E. officer in the public schools

• Obtains or develops appropriate curriculum for age groups
• Purchases materials and supplies needed for program
• Implements programs at public schools as scheduled
• Works with teachers and parents as needed to resolve issues or problems as they arise
• Completes program evaluation as necessary
• Writes and submits reports as required

Serves as the City’s Juvenile Officer

• Acts as the truancy officer
• Works with Juvenile Court prosecutors and staff when juvenile-related incidents occur
• Works with County law enforcement on issues that are multi-jurisdictional
• Cooperates on narcotics cases where juveniles are involved

Identifies criminal offenders and criminal activities while on patrol

• Identify problems that are potential violations of the governing laws and statutes
• Communicates with other patrolling officers
• Enforces the ordinances in the city, county, and state
• Patrols residential and business districts throughout the city
• Performs physical and visual checks on buildings as necessary
• Maintains radio contact with the Dispatcher

Apprehends and arrests offenders

• Pursues suspects in vehicle or on foot
• Follows appropriate search procedures on suspects
• Advises suspect of applicable rights, handcuffs and places suspects in custody
• Transports and processes evidence and property according to departmental procedures, impounding vehicles as appropriate
• Escorts suspect to police station
• Photographs and fingerprints suspect, places suspect into cell as necessary or transports to another facility
• Completes and files all appropriate paperwork

Participates in court proceedings

• Works with prosecutors and attorneys as needed
• Prepares evidence and testimony
• Testifies in court when called
• Serves as Court Bailiff as needed

Responds to calls for service

• Responds to radio dispatch and citizen’s calls
• Provides assistance, counsel and information to citizens
• Assists other public safety organizations with crowd control as needed
• Facilitates the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
• Evaluates circumstances at the call site
• Determines if back-up is needed and calls for it when necessary

Enforces parking ordinances and motor vehicle laws

• Initiates traffic stops
• Writes tickets or gives warnings as deemed necessary
• Runs license plates and drivers’ license checks
• Takes and writes necessary reports

Performs other duties related to departmental activities

• Maintains weapons and equipment
• Serves warrants and delivers summons, subpoenas, and other official papers
• Serves on special teams, tasks forces, or public relations committees
• Provides specialized services within the department, such as firearms trainer, evidence technician, etc.
• Cooperates and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies
• Maintains all required professional certifications

To apply (please read carefully):

To be considered for this position, complete your application at www.washmo.gov/jobs and email to jobs@washmo.gov

All applications must be returned to Human Resources. Position open until filled. EOE M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29.89 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person