Police Officer

Job Purpose:
Protects citizens by preventing crime; enforcing laws; apprehending suspects; monitoring traffic.
Duties:
Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; detaining suspects.
Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help; observing violations; making arrests.
Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence; interviewing victims and witnesses; interrogating suspects.
Documents observations and actions by radioing information; completing reports.
Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforcing laws and ordinances; investigating accidents; providing escort; reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims; radioing for medical assistance.
Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures; recommending changes.
Ensures operation of equipment by practicing use; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
Decision Making, Legal Compliance, Handles Pressure, Deals with Uncertainty, Lifting, Physical Fitness, Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Integrity