Police Officer - Field Training Officer - Firearms Instructor - Peer Support - Battle Investigator
CurrentResponds to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil or emergency situations.Provide emergency medical assistance, traffic control, and otherwise ensure attention is given to public safety. Detects and prevents criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Notes possible criminal occurrences and takes steps to prevent criminal actions. Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating good rapport with citizens. Conducts a variety of community oriented policing activities, including eliciting business and community participation, working with community groups, conducting welfare checks, etc. Investigates crime scenes or accidents and assists other officers. Protects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detectives in specialized investigations. Enforces traffic laws, vehicle codes, and promotes traffic safety. Notes illegal or unsafe driving practices and advises or makes arrests as appropriate. Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety. Prepares a variety of daily reports and logs.Prepares and provides testimony in court and works with prosecution attorneys.Provides a variety of related police services including transport of detainees, assistance to motorists, and mediates family disturbances. Provides code enforcement and animal control activities. Issues appropriate citations and takes immediate actions to mitigate problems and disputes. Trains officers in areas of expertise or specialty. Performs related work as required and assigned.