Police Officer

Kearney, City of•Kearney, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned beat and investigates incidents in the enforcement of law and order in the protection of life and property. Work varies requiring individual judgment within prescribed standards and procedures. Patrols an assigned area on foot, on bicycle or automobile operation and after selection and appropriate training potentially operates motorcycle, for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations; responds to radio, computer and telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime; notes and reports traffic hazards; assists in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; investigates and prepares reports on offenses, accidents and damages to property; gives directions and information; makes custodial and non-custodial arrests; issues citations; occasionally serves at front service desk; serves warrants and subpoenas; gives warnings; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; directs traffic; handles animal problems, inspects to assure property protection; inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment; intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; appears in court as a witness and arresting officer; transports prisoners; performs initial and follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious or criminal; issues citations for parking and moving violations; assists fire department and ambulance personnel in rendering first aid; assists in hazardous materials (haz-mat) spills; speaks before school and civic groups as required; serves on stake-outs and on surveillance; impounds and tags evidence; provides general assistance to the public; escorts parades and processions; trains in basic first aid and CPR; operates a computer and specific software; prepares reports of their own activities as well as investigative and operational reports; rotates through assignments and shifts; performs overtime as required; and performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily) Regular timely/punctual attendance. (Daily) Effectively patrol assigned areas deterring and detecting crimes. (Daily) Effectively and properly control crime, traffic or emergency scenes. (Daily) Conduct investigations properly and effectively. (Daily) Effectively communicates both verbally and in written form. (Daily) Physically perform the duties of a police officer. (Daily) Perform all duties under scrutiny and pressure. (Daily) Present a professional attitude and demeanor. (Daily) Professionally and logically work to solve problems. (Daily) Participate in scheduled and self-training in law enforcement, first aid and EMS. (Daily) Effectively maintain peace and order in assigned areas. (Daily) Effectively and properly interrogate suspects and prisoners. (Daily) Maintain and apply knowledge of current departmental policies, procedures, rules, instruction, laws, regulations and police literature. (Daily) Maintain and apply knowledge of safe and proper use of firearms and weapons. (Daily) Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED.
One year of work experience involving public contact or one year of college-level coursework.
Valid Nebraska driver's license.
Must not have felony, Domestic Violence, or other serious misdemeanor convictions.
Must possess good character as determined by thorough background investigation.
Must meet Nebraska Law Enforcement Certification Standards.
Ability to obtain Nebraska Police Officer certification within one year of appointment.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
Must be a United States citizen.
Sixty (60) minute response time from permanent residence to assigned work site.
Ability to read and comprehend written material.
Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions.
Ability to think logically and quickly during an emergency.
Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic.
Ability to organize information and prepare written records.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate training to operate a motorcycle.

Responsibilities

Patrols an assigned beat and investigates incidents in the enforcement of law and order.
Operates a motorcycle, automobile, or bicycle for crime prevention and traffic law enforcement.
Responds to dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime.
Investigates and prepares reports on offenses, accidents, and property damage.
Makes arrests, issues citations, and serves warrants and subpoenas.
Conducts initial and follow-up investigations of crimes.
Interrogates suspicious or criminal individuals.
Assists fire department, ambulance personnel, and in haz-mat spills.
Speaks before school and civic groups.
Serves on stake-outs and surveillance.
Impounds and tags evidence.
Provides general assistance to the public.
Escorts parades and processions.
Trains in basic first aid and CPR.
Operates a computer and specific software.
Prepares activity, investigative, and operational reports.
Rotates through assignments and shifts.
Performs overtime as required.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
Maintains timely and punctual attendance.
Maintains and applies knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Maintains and applies knowledge of safe and proper use of firearms and weapons.
Maintains discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.