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City of Fort Scott

Police Officer

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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$67,714 / year median in Kansas

+4% projected growth

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Police Officer
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Follows and maintains all City safety policies and procedures. Enforces all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area. Patrols streets of business districts and residential neighborhoods. Notes suspicious persons and establishments and reports to superior officer. Reports hazards. Searches for, collects, and identifies evidence found at crime scenes. Renders first aid at accidents, and investigates causes and results of accident. Directs and reroutes traffic around fire or other disruption. Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Investigates and intervenes in domestic disputes. Issues tickets to traffic violators. Operates radio transmittal equipment and communicates with dispatchers. Writes and files daily activity report with superior officer. Drives patrol car. Also responsible for keeping cars clean and completes routine maintenance reports. Answers citizens' complaints and takes necessary corrective action. Knowledge of dispatch equipment and ability to respond as replacement for dispatchers when requested. Attends schools, workshops, seminars and in-house training sessions to maintain proficiency and certification. Performs additional duties as needed or directed. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account