What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lateral Transfer Police Officers position at City of Oneida?
The City of Oneida is now hiring Lateral Transfer Police Officers!
This work involves the responsibility for the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the protection of lives and property in the community. The duties of a Police Officer include routine patrol work, assisting in the investigation of criminal offenses, traffic control, and dealing with juvenile problems. Ordinarily a Police Officer, whether on patrol or on special assignment, works under the supervision of direction of a higher-ranking officer. However, there is considerable independent responsibility for exercise of sound judgement in emergencies. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio car to maintain order and enforce the law;
Checks on security of unoccupied businesses and residential property;
Investigates suspicious activities and makes arrests for violations of Federal and State laws and local ordinances;
Makes criminal investigations as assigned;
Investigates reports of, and attempts to locate missing and wanted persons;
Books prisoners on charges and escorts them to court and to jail;
Maintains order in crowds at parades and other public gatherings;
Provides direction and information to the public;
Broadcasts radio messages;
Observes and reports conditions requiring the attention of other City departments;
Makes regular reports of activities;
Operates radar, breath testing devices and other special equipment.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good social and general intelligence; good powers of observation and memory; working knowledge of first-aid methods; ability to be courteous yet firm with the public; ability to understand and carry out complex written and oral instructions; ability to operate an automobile; sound judgement; physical strength and agility; ability to acquire skill in the use of firearms; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency or comparable diploma as described in Section 58 of the Civil Service Law.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION:
Eligibility for a NYS driver’s license at time of application; possession of at time of appointment.
The City of Oneida is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
It is the policy of the City of Oneida to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, military status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, political affiliation or belief.
Applications and additional information are available in the Civil Service Office,
City Hall (2nd Floor), 109 N. Main Street, Oneida, NY 13421 315-363-2022 or
downloaded at our website www.oneidacityny.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,598.00 - $71,718.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $68,598 - $71,718
