Reserve Police Officer

Heber City•Heber, UT

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Acts as first responder for various calls, including, emergency medical, fire, infrastructure emergencies, natural disasters, bio-hazards, etc. Patrols all areas of Heber City in police vehicles, including the city streets and alleys, checking for unlocked doors, windows and building security; makes business location and residential house checks for possible illegal activities. Responds to calls for assistance; secures crime scenes for evidence searches; makes preliminary investigation and interviews complainants, witnesses suspects; completes complaint questionnaires; performs case follow-up and assists with investigation activities as assigned; makes arrests. Controls traffic and enforces traffic laws and ordinances; directs traffic, assists motorists, issues citations and warnings for moving violations, D.U.I.'s, and investigates accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, arrests and other forms and reports as necessary. Serves processes, notices, summons and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions. Escorts prisoners to and from county jail or from one location to another; subdues unruly prisoners when necessary. Completes comprehensive reports of daily activities and enforcement actions; Prepares for court cases and testifies in court when required. Cleans and maintains assigned firearms and vehicles and other special equipment. Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community. Performs related duties as required. As needed, provides courtroom security, acting as bailiff; performs various animal control functions as needed; performs special assignments related to projects, task forces, etc., working with various agencies, including other municipalities, state and federal. Performs as a credible witness in a court of law. Performs proactively with regular traffic enforcement, DUI enforcement, warrants of arrest enforcement, and clearing criminal cases by arrest - as set forth by peer officers. Performs special assignments given by the administration to assist in running the day to day operations of the police department. Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, Education and Experience: Graduation from high school; plus successful completion of Police Officers Standards and Training Academy (P.O.S.T.); AND No experience necessary;

Requirements

Knowledge of current law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment; applicable federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances and departmental rules and regulations; hazardous waste classifications and emergency procedures related to control, containment, and confinement; investigative procedures and practices; legal liabilities associated with arrest and law enforcement; courtroom procedures and laws of evidence.
Skill in the use of firearms, the operation of police vehicles and other specialized equipment including breathalyzers, radar units, police batons and restraining devices; basic CPR, First Aid and emergency response driving.
Ability to react effectively in emergency, life and death, and stress situations; exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in coping with a variety of law enforcement situations; follow standard safety practices and procedures common to law enforcement work; perform work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Must be P.O.S.T. certified peace officer.
Must complete Field Training Program.
Must be clear of a prior criminal record.
Must possess a valid Utah State Driver's License.
Must maintain firearm proficiency.
A fully completed notarized background check including a credit report must be completed as a prerequisite for an interview.
Must maintain law enforcement certification by completing annual training requirements (40 hrs.).

Responsibilities

Acts as first responder for various calls, including, emergency medical, fire, infrastructure emergencies, natural disasters, bio-hazards, etc.
Patrols all areas of Heber City in police vehicles, including the city streets and alleys, checking for unlocked doors, windows and building security; makes business location and residential house checks for possible illegal activities.
Responds to calls for assistance; secures crime scenes for evidence searches; makes preliminary investigation and interviews complainants, witnesses suspects; completes complaint questionnaires; performs case follow-up and assists with investigation activities as assigned; makes arrests.
Controls traffic and enforces traffic laws and ordinances; directs traffic, assists motorists, issues citations and warnings for moving violations, D.U.I.'s, and investigates accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, arrests and other forms and reports as necessary.
Serves processes, notices, summons and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions.
Escorts prisoners to and from county jail or from one location to another; subdues unruly prisoners when necessary.
Completes comprehensive reports of daily activities and enforcement actions; Prepares for court cases and testifies in court when required.
Cleans and maintains assigned firearms and vehicles and other special equipment.
Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community.
As needed, provides courtroom security, acting as bailiff; performs various animal control functions as needed; performs special assignments related to projects, task forces, etc., working with various agencies, including other municipalities, state and federal.
Performs as a credible witness in a court of law.
Performs proactively with regular traffic enforcement, DUI enforcement, warrants of arrest enforcement, and clearing criminal cases by arrest - as set forth by peer officers.
Performs special assignments given by the administration to assist in running the day to day operations of the police department.
Performs related duties as required.