Police Officer
- Patrols assigned beat via radio equipped patrol vehicle or on foot.
- Observes and handles physical hazards taking appropriate action.
- Uses communications equipment to include two-way radio and telephone.
- Makes written and/or verbal reports in accordance with department directives and law on forms provided for such purpose.
- Enforces traffic laws and maintains traffic flow.
- Handles calls for emergency service.
- Handles calls for service criminal or non-criminal in nature.
- Observes and handles as required problems of an emergency, criminal or non-criminal nature coming to his/her attention.
- Investigates traffic accidents.
- Makes arrests in accordance with law and department procedure.
- Collects evidence, makes service in criminal and civil proceedings, testifies as a witness in court or other official proceedings.
- Conducts follow-up investigations using support services as required.
- Handles problems concerning juveniles.
- Identifies and solves community problems. Officer must be able to gain a thorough knowledge of the community he/she serves and be able to effectively deal with that community at large.
- Performs related work as required.