What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Flagstaff?
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORKActively supports and upholds the City's stated mission and values. This is general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations, and the police officer receives assignments and instructions from officers of higher rank. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic regulation duties. Work may involve an element of personal danger and the employee of this class must be able to act without direct supervision and exercises independent judgment in meeting emergencies. Work methods and results are checked by superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports, and discussions. Performs related work as assigned. This position is FLSA non-exempt.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.Operates an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations. Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and reports to scenes of disorder or crime. Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses, and damages to property. Gives information and directions to the public. Makes arrests, directs traffic, and requests medical attention when necessary. Appears in court as the arresting officer or to present evidence. Transports prisoners, assists in the investigation of crimes, and collects and preserves evidence. Interrogates witnesses and suspects. Participates in various police programs, such as block watches, crime prevention outreach, drug awareness, etc., as assigned. Participates in various special functions such as investigations, bomb squad, swat team, negotiating team, firing range, etc., as assigned. May be assigned specialized patrol such as bicycle, motorcycle, or walking beat. Identifies and addresses repetitive problems in assigned areas in cooperation with law abiding residents utilizing available community resources. Must recognize and accept the expectation of ethical and law-abiding behavior in both professional and personal life, as an example to the public you serve. Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Employees may be designated a take home City vehicle. Employees who are designated to take home a City vehicle per the Vehicle Take Home Administrative Policy must live within the prescribed area. The defined as a 12-mile radius from City Hall or 35 miles eastbound, westbound, and southbound from the I-17 and I-40 exchanges, or 10 miles from City Hall along Highway 180 North with a five-mile-wide corridor (2 ½ miles on each side).
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORKActively supports and upholds the City's stated mission and values. This is general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations, and the police officer receives assignments and instructions from officers of higher rank. Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, and traffic regulation duties. Work may involve an element of personal danger and the employee of this class must be able to act without direct supervision and exercises independent judgment in meeting emergencies. Work methods and results are checked by superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports, and discussions. Performs related work as assigned. This position is FLSA non-exempt.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.Operates an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations. Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and reports to scenes of disorder or crime. Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses, and damages to property. Gives information and directions to the public. Makes arrests, directs traffic, and requests medical attention when necessary. Appears in court as the arresting officer or to present evidence. Transports prisoners, assists in the investigation of crimes, and collects and preserves evidence. Interrogates witnesses and suspects. Participates in various police programs, such as block watches, crime prevention outreach, drug awareness, etc., as assigned. Participates in various special functions such as investigations, bomb squad, swat team, negotiating team, firing range, etc., as assigned. May be assigned specialized patrol such as bicycle, motorcycle, or walking beat. Identifies and addresses repetitive problems in assigned areas in cooperation with law abiding residents utilizing available community resources. Must recognize and accept the expectation of ethical and law-abiding behavior in both professional and personal life, as an example to the public you serve. Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Employees may be designated a take home City vehicle. Employees who are designated to take home a City vehicle per the Vehicle Take Home Administrative Policy must live within the prescribed area. The defined as a 12-mile radius from City Hall or 35 miles eastbound, westbound, and southbound from the I-17 and I-40 exchanges, or 10 miles from City Hall along Highway 180 North with a five-mile-wide corridor (2 ½ miles on each side).
