Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER

Salary $65,646 per year, plus an excellent benefits package

Definition

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in law enforcement, maintenance of order, protection of life and property, and crime prevention; and performs related work as required.

Examples Of Duties

Patrols assigned areas for the prevention of crime and enforcement of laws and ordinances: drives vehicle or walks to cover assigned beat and make police presence evident; observes activities and environment, and keeps alert to suspicious occurrences; maintains radio contact with central communications and reports conditions in assigned beat; advises and assists public as necessary.

Responds to emergency calls and acts to resolve emergency situations: notes location of difficulty and type of call; proceeds to scene with dispatch, observing traffic conditions and sounding siren; takes control of emergency site, directing traffic, securing scene and assisting medical personnel when injuries are involved; establishes communications between emergency scene and central communications.

Monitors traffic conditions and enforces traffic laws: observes driving behavior and measures vehicle speed to detect violations of traffic laws; stops vehicles for traffic violations and issues citations; ensures that parking regulations are enforced, especially during snow removal, at fire hydrants and in prohibited areas; directs traffic for special events, accidents and detours.

Writes detailed incident reports utilizing computer to make a record of events, conditions, time and persons involved: makes careful notes of all details important for future reference or prosecution; takes names and addresses of involved persons; observes time, sequence of events, measurements and weather conditions in vehicular accidents; completes forms legibly and thoroughly.

Stops fights and attempts to mediate arguments and disputes which threaten violence: physically restrains persons involved in violent attacks or brawls; secures vicinity of persons threatening violence to self or others; talks to parties involved in home disputes in an attempt to reconcile differences.

Apprehends and arrests suspects in crimes: takes custody of persons involved in crimes or wanted in connection with criminal activities; physically subdues resistant persons with force necessary to control them; orders detention for suspects until procedures for arraignment can be completed.

May assist in investigation of crime scenes, interrogation of suspects, interviewing of witnesses, securing of evidence, serving of legal papers and testimony in court.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of list certification.

Must have a high school diploma or GED.

You must be a United States Citizen at the time of the written examination.

Applicant must be able to pass an extensive background check and submit to a polygraph test. Must have ability to perform the core functions of the position.

Must have uncorrected vision of not less than 20-100 in each eye, corrected to 20-20 in each eye, normal color vision, normal hearing, a high level of physical endurance and a good sense of balance. Requires the ability to speak clearly and communicate well.

Requires skill in dealing with others in a courteous and fair manner, as well as the ability to enforce laws and ordinances with firmness and tact. Appointees will be required to develop a facility in operating firearms, and the ability to operate motor vehicles safely at high speeds.

Must reside within 20 miles of the corporate limits of the City of Davenport within 1 year of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout the duration of employment

Knowledge and Skills

Good Knowledge of:

The purpose of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

Law enforcement procedures, practices and equipment.

Applicable city, state and federal law.

Considerable Skill in:

Obtaining valid information by interview and interrogation.

Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Using physical strength to restrain, lift, carry and pursue.

Working Skill in:

Using firearms and operating motor vehicles properly and within established guidelines.

Using good judgment in evaluation situations and making decisions.

Observing facts and situations analytically and objectively and recording them clearly and completely.

Expressing oneself clearly orally and in writing.

Handling situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially.

Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.

1. Gathering, assembling, analyzing and evaluating evidence; and drawing sound conclusions.

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