Patrol Officer

Job description

General Statement of Duties:

Performs protective service work enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring safety of public, maintaining records and files, testifying in court, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Every officer is required to know and to fulfill these obligations to the best of their ability and to follow every order of their supervisors unless such an order is illegal or immoral.

Supervision:

This position works directly under the supervision of the Sergeant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of a Patrol Officer include: Participate in the work of the department by patrolling areas of the Town and enforcing Federal, State, Town laws, and ordinances through law enforcement. Work scheduled shifts to perform the basic function of patrol using the methods for patrolling property and watch for violations of the law as instructed in basic training. To investigate completely, fairly, and objectively and to properly report any offenses brought to their attention including traffic accidents and issues that may not rise to the level of being a criminal offense. To properly detain, question and to arrest, when necessary, those persons that violate the law or are wanted by the issuance of a valid arrest warrant. To issue traffic citations as required to maintain public safety and based on legal precedent that allows for the citing of drivers who violate the law. To report to court when so ordered and to testify truthfully to the facts. To participate in those circumstances that provide for opportunities to further the department's professional image, to promote good relations between the citizens and the police and to treat each person as valuable regardless of title, positions, race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, or economic status. To be consistently aware of and to report such conditions or situations, as may pose a threat to public safety such as traffic conditions, hazards, inclement weather, debris, or damaged traffic control devices. To maintain all issued equipment and the police vehicle in clean condition and in good working order. To maintain a professional appearance by keeping the police uniform clean and pressed with all equipment serviced and in order. To provide necessary assistance to fellow officers and to those officers of other law enforcement agencies whenever requested. Respond to and handle calls regarding questionable juvenile activities. Conduct criminal investigation in a professional manner, giving special consideration to the collection of evidence necessary to successfully prosecute the crime. Attend scheduled staff meetings. Represent the Town at community, interagency, regulatory/advisory meetings, boards, and functions as appropriate, and establish and maintain effective relationships with peers in other agencies and organizations, business community, and citizen groups. Processes and serves warrants. Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application. Some knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Some skill in operating the tools and equipment required to execute duties. Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and the public. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to learn the geography of assigned areas. Knowledge of recent court decisions on arrest procedures and handling of suspects. Knowledge of criminal investigation techniques and procedures, including crime scene investigation, interrogation, evidence collection, fingerprinting and photography.

Education:

State Certified High School Diploma or GED.

State of Oklahoma Requirements:

Valid Oklahoma State Driver's License Must be able to obtain CLEET certification within 1 year of hire date. Must be 21 years of age Must be United States Citizen or legally able to work in the United States. Have no felony convictions, domestic violence incidents or crimes of moral turpitude. Must complete

NIMS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

within ninety (90) days of employment or appointment. Full-time peace officers must complete twenty-five (25) total hours of CE training per calendar year. Of those 25 hours, two hours must qualify for mental health training, one hour must meet the requirements of 70 O.S. § 3311.4(A) with regard to sexual assault response, intervention, and investigation, and one hour must meet the requirements of 74 O.S. § 151.3(L) with regard to unidentified and missing persons. Obtain and maintain Intoxilyzer Certification 8000 within the first year of employment.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

The following physical and environmental activities and conditions represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Activities None Under 1/3 (time) To 2/3 (time) Over 2/3 (time) Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle and feel X Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, run, and jump X Talk and hear X Taste and smell X Lift up to 25lbs X Lift up to 50lbs X Climb or balance X Lift over 100lbs X Work Indoors X Work Outdoors X

• Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses - close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, night vision, and adjust focus.
• Moderate to high Noise Level.
• Moderate to high exposure to armed/dangerous persons, dangerous animals, communicable diseases, hazardous emergency driving, natural and man-made disasters, and hazardous associated with traffic.

Conditions of Employment:

Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen. Subject to post offer, pre-employment background check Must be at least 21 years of age This is a

Safety Sensitive Position:

This job has been classified as a "safety sensitive" position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws.

In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in drug panel screening. Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana. Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Pay:

From $17.00 per hour Benefits Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

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