Police Officer

Police Officer City of Eastpointe - 4.0 Eastpointe, MI Job Details Full-time $72,631 - $88,416 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Surveillance operations Phone communication Rescue operations Collaborating with government agencies Mid-level Investigation evidence collection Patrolling Participating in conferences Proper evidence handling Full Job Description JOB Under the supervision of a superior officer, performs responsible law enforcement and patrol work. Works to maintain order, regulate traffic, protect life and property and prevent crime and disorder. Provides assistance at the scene of accidents, fires and other emergency situations. Performs related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Patrols on foot, in a radio-equipped vehicle or by other approved means to prevent crime and disorder, protect life and property, direct traffic, investigate accidents and enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations. Answers calls for assistance and restores order. Investigates reports of criminal activity. Issues citations for parking and traffic infractions, code, ordinance and other violations.

Assists in the apprehension of wanted persons. Transports prisoners and assumes responsibility for their safety and personal property while in custody. Searches for, collects and preserves evidence at crime scenes. Conducts criminal investigations. Identifies suspects and exercises powers of arrest.

Investigates narcotic violations, organized crime suspects and juvenile situations and takes appropriate action when necessary.

Inspects liquor sales establishments and places of entertainment to enforce standards required by law.

Prepares and maintains reports of accidents, complaints, offenses and other incidents. Assists in the prosecution of suspects. Attends court proceedings as necessary to testify regarding criminal investigations or traffic enforcement activities.

Serves civil and criminal processes, including warrants and subpoenas.

Assists at accidents and fires and other emergencies by controlling crowds, directing traffic and assisting in rescue operations. Directs traffic at parades, ceremonies and other events. Performs police escort work as required.

Provides assistance fingerprinting and photographing suspects, training police auxiliaries and servicing departmental equipment.

Operates police vehicles, surveillance and communications equipment, breathalyzers, firearms and other implements approved for use in the line of duty.

Assists in coordinating activities and informational exchanges with other law enforcement agencies.

Assists and presents safety education and crime prevention programs, such as the Active Crime Prevention Program or the Passive Crime Prevention Program.

Attends trainings, meetings, workshops and conferences as directed to maintain proficiency in law enforcement.

Performs other duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee's environment can range from an office setting to highly dangerous law enforcement situations. Physical demands, therefore, range from sitting in an office or vehicle to exercising the strength, mobility, dexterity and stamina associated with apprehending criminals. The employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person and on the telephone or radio, use sight to review documents and assess public safety scenes, and must regularly travel to other locations.