What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Entry Level position at City of Mesquite (NV)?
JOB
Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.DEFINITIONActively support and uphold the stated mission and values of the City of Mesquite and the Police Department. Provide emergency aid, security, and protection of life and property for the citizens by patrolling business, rural, and residential areas, responding to requests for information and assistance, investigating criminal activity, subduing combative suspects, making arrests, working with people to solve problems associated with crime and ensuring proper enforcement of laws and regulations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.Patrol the community to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State, and City laws and regulations.Monitor traffic and maintains traffic safety.Detect and deter possible criminal activities.Conduct criminal investigations.Identify and arrest criminals.Respond to emergency calls; determine the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action. May call for assistance or superior officers if necessary.Take command at scene of crime or accident; administers first aid and request medical service as necessary; takes statements and interviews victims and witnesses; examines situation; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances.Guard and supervise prisoners.Ensure that patrol activities are conducted in conformance with departmental rules and regulations.Conduct investigation assignments of suspected illegal activity or follow-up investigations of criminal cases and in the collection and preservation of evidence at the crime scene.Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSProtect confidential information by preventing unauthorized released, both verbal and/or writing.Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed under the following conditions: Physical Requirements: Duties are primary performed on patrol in an assigned area where the employee is exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions. Must have the capability to hear, speak and see to communicate with the general public. Must have the strength and ability to apprehend, subdue and restrain criminal offenders. Physical exertion may be required to climb stairs and over walls, run, bend, twist, reach, crawl through tight spaces, kneel in confined areas; sit for prolonged periods of time; move/push/pull or lift heavy objects exceeding 50 lbs. Subject to 24-hour call back for emergencies; great mental ability is required daily. Job Hazards/Risk Factors: Employee risk physical hazard from violent, aggressive, and hostile people, a variety of weapons, noise, exposure to bio-hazard communicable diseases, hazardous materials, chemicals, bodily fluids, sharp objects, traffic, drugs and drug paraphernalia; high risk of civil litigation due to performance of duties.
Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.DEFINITIONActively support and uphold the stated mission and values of the City of Mesquite and the Police Department. Provide emergency aid, security, and protection of life and property for the citizens by patrolling business, rural, and residential areas, responding to requests for information and assistance, investigating criminal activity, subduing combative suspects, making arrests, working with people to solve problems associated with crime and ensuring proper enforcement of laws and regulations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.Patrol the community to aid in preventing crime and to enforce Federal, State, and City laws and regulations.Monitor traffic and maintains traffic safety.Detect and deter possible criminal activities.Conduct criminal investigations.Identify and arrest criminals.Respond to emergency calls; determine the nature of a call, investigates the circumstances, and takes any necessary and prudent action. May call for assistance or superior officers if necessary.Take command at scene of crime or accident; administers first aid and request medical service as necessary; takes statements and interviews victims and witnesses; examines situation; records vital information regarding causes and circumstances.Guard and supervise prisoners.Ensure that patrol activities are conducted in conformance with departmental rules and regulations.Conduct investigation assignments of suspected illegal activity or follow-up investigations of criminal cases and in the collection and preservation of evidence at the crime scene.Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSProtect confidential information by preventing unauthorized released, both verbal and/or writing.Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed under the following conditions: Physical Requirements: Duties are primary performed on patrol in an assigned area where the employee is exposed to varying and extreme weather conditions. Must have the capability to hear, speak and see to communicate with the general public. Must have the strength and ability to apprehend, subdue and restrain criminal offenders. Physical exertion may be required to climb stairs and over walls, run, bend, twist, reach, crawl through tight spaces, kneel in confined areas; sit for prolonged periods of time; move/push/pull or lift heavy objects exceeding 50 lbs. Subject to 24-hour call back for emergencies; great mental ability is required daily. Job Hazards/Risk Factors: Employee risk physical hazard from violent, aggressive, and hostile people, a variety of weapons, noise, exposure to bio-hazard communicable diseases, hazardous materials, chemicals, bodily fluids, sharp objects, traffic, drugs and drug paraphernalia; high risk of civil litigation due to performance of duties.