Police Officer
Medford, OR - USA
Job Summary
| Position Summary: | The Police Officer is the first level in a four level police series and are responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement and crime prevention work as a sworn Officer. Police Officers have the duty to protect life property and maintain public safety; enforce Federal State and traffic laws regulations and ordinances; assist in the preparation of cases and testify in court; serve in specialized departmental roles including patrol detective K-9 motorcycle/traffic and school resource officer. The role of the Police Officer is differentiated from that of the Police Sergeant who holds comprehensive supervisory responsibilities. This position may be required to work variable shifts. |
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| Competencies: | Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success. Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances. They can demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively. Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They dont wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need take responsibility and act on it. They make things happen. Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded. Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers can identify problems solve them act decisively and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment. |
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| Physical Demands: | Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer; maintain State-mandated physical standards including mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; vision to maintain firearms qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person before groups and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking and running on uneven terrain climbing and descending structures to access crime scenes and to identify problems or physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath. Finger dexterity is needed to access enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate police services equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend stoop kneel reach and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects as well as crime/accident suspects/victims weighing up to 150 pounds and heavier weights with the appropriate assistance. |
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