Police Officer (Lateral Entry)
Police Officer (Lateral Entry)
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Job Description
Patrols assigned areas investigates traffic accidents performs escort and guard duties writes reports of activities and responds to all calls for service. Performs uniformed patrol functions including traffic enforcement; answering calls for service; routine preventative patrol. Patrols on foot and in vehicle. Enforces traffic laws. Directs traffic as assigned. Documents work performed and completes all mandatory paperwork. Investigates traffic accidents. Investigates criminal offenses. Serves subpoenas. Check bars for liquor violations. Transports suspects and prisoners. Operates radio communication systems and mobile computers. Interviews victims and witnesses and prepare written reports. Gives first aid. Performs surveillance. Provides dignitary protection and security for City Council meetings and other special events as assigned. Arrests suspects. Searches persons vehicles and structures. Collects and photographs evidence and maintains chain of custody through booking. Collects fingerprints shoe prints tire prints and the like. Searches crime scenes. Interrogates suspects. Provides presentations counseling and resource services to schools camps and other organizations as assigned. Locates documents in filing system and computer system. Maintains public relations. Testifies in court. Participates in training programs as required and assigned. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Must have uncorrected vision of at least 20/200 correctable to 20/20 in both eyes (eyesight between 20/100 and 20/200 must have a letter from their doctor stating eyesight is in static condition). Must pass a physical readiness test after written exam. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is required to exert up to up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance climb crawl crouch walk stand kneel stoop sit hear feel finger grasp handle reach pull push speak see and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.
Required Qualifications
Must have a current peace officers license. Must have a high school diploma or GED plus 12 hours of college credit. Must have a current peace officers license. Must be actively employed as a full-time police officer for a municipal county or state law enforcement agency that handles a full array of police work such as responding to all types of calls for law enforcement services. You must have reached your 21st birthday by hire date as a lateral entry officer. Test dates and times: Contingent on scheduling availability. All applicants who pass the written exam will take the physical readiness test after the written exam. Must provide originals or certified copies of drivers license social security card birth certificate high school diploma or GED and college transcript and DD-214 member 4 (if applicable).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
