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Police Officer
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Hiawatha, IA (In Person)
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Police Officer Job Type:
Full Time Hiawatha, IA Hiawatha Police Department Position Summary:
The Police Officer protects life and property, prevents crime, apprehends criminals, and enforces laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift; performs related duties as required.Essential Functions:
- Patrol the city on an assigned shift in a city police vehicle.
- Arrest violators of the law in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, ordinances, laws and standard operating procedures.
- Answer calls from citizens, conduct investigations gather evidence, locate and question suspects and witnesses, and submit proper reports.
- Enforce vehicle and traffic laws; establish traffic control and protection.
- Mediate and/or counsel persons in situations where these persons are in dispute or disagreement.
- Serve as the animal control officer for stray or abandoned animals.
- Apprehend criminals and offenders.
- Appear in court to present evidence and testimony.
- Prevent and discover the commission of crimes.
- Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with the community.
- Prepare and submit clear and concise daily logs and written reports
Requirements:
- Iowa Law Enforcement Certification within 1 year; or begin academy within 1 year of hire.
- Possess and maintain a Peace Officer Permit to carry a weapon as issued by the State of Iowa.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
- Pass all testing requirements; written, physical, MMPI physical and background investigations.
- Valid Iowa Driver's License https://www.