Police Officer - Lateral
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About The Position
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Exercises no supervision. Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Patrols a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discovers and prevents crimes and checks property for physical security; apprehends and arrests offenders; Responds to general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents; Investigates crimes and suspicious circumstances; Collects, processes, photographs and presents evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence; Identifies and interviews suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses; Performs drunk driving and commercial vehicle checkpoints; Testifies and presents evidence in court; Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public; Takes an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention; Takes custody of lost and found property; Prepares reports on criminal or civil matters; Assists in the custody, care, transportation, and welfare of prisoners; Furnishes information and directions to the public; Promotes community policing, explains laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes to citizens; Attends community meetings and participates in community-based programs; Participates in training courses and programs; and Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
