Description General Purpose Performs police patrols, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities. Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities Works on shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation, and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct. Uses own judgement in deciding course of action; expected to handle difficult or emergency situations without assistance. Maintains availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances. Patrols city streets, parks, commercial, and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Interrogates suspects, witnesses, and vehicle drivers; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accident; summons ambulance and other law enforcement vehicles; and takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene. Issues citations for violations of law; arrests suspects; and transports prisoners. Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed; seeks out and questions victim, witnesses, and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches crime scene for clues and evidence; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's daily log, reports of investigations, field interrogations reports, alcohol and drug reports, vehicle impoundment forms, traffic reports, etc. Undertakes community oriented policing work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked vehicles, stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc. Coordinates activities with other officers of the City; exchanges information with other law enforcement agencies; and obtains advise from the City Prosecutor and Court Clerk regarding cases, policies, and procedures. Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provides mutual assistance during emergency situations, and provides general information about departmental activities. Typical Qualifications Examination required for certification Every person who has not been certified as a police or peace officer shall hold such position on a temporary basis only, and shall, within (6) months from the dated of appointment or taking office, satisfactorily complete a CLEET approved certification course and satisfactorily pass all written examinations required for certification. Training beyond certification Oklahoma peace officers are mandated to receive a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education annually; at least two hours of which must be a topic related to mental health issues. The employing agency may also mandate training requirements for their officers. Each officer must meet minimum standards for firearms requalification annually. Such requalification will be reported to the Council on a specific form designated by CLEET. Education and Experience Guidelines High School Diploma or GED equivalent. An equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of (30) thirty hours of college from an accredited college or university that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Acceleration (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (U.S.D.E.). Supplemental Information Peripheral Duties Serves as a member of various employee committees as needed. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities. Maintains contact with the general public, court officials, and other officials, in the performance of police operating activities. Authority of Peace Officer while off-duty Off duty peace officers, with specific authority from the employing agency, may be permitted to carry off-duty weapons. Authority is found in Title 21, Section 1289.23, of the Oklahoma State Statutes. If such authority is granted, it must meet the requirements of this section. Counties and municipalities may choose not to permit off-duty weapon status.