Law Enforcement Officer - TCPD

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

BASIC FUNCTION:

Coordinate a restitution and recovery program involving lost, stolen or recovered property and evidence for court appearance; process and follow through on District court cases.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Investigate criminal activity to school property and employees; seek restitution when appropriate.
• Prepare cases for juvenile court in cooperation with appropriate personnel.
• Assist offended parties relative to appropriate procedures in District court.
• Conduct pawnshop detail in conjunction with police department concerning recovery of District property.
• Investigate and preserve evidence in cases of vandalism and theft of District property; take photos as necessary.
• Patrol, answer school alarms, prepares preliminary break-in vandalism and accident reports.
• Assist police in matters pertaining to security of the school system.
• Coordinate equipment recovery or loss with the office of inventory control.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

      KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Evidence rules and procedures for presentation in court.
• Court juvenile system.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Basic photography.

      ABILITY TO:

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Understand and work within scope of authority.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and three years of experience in advanced investigative techniques including fingerprinting and photography.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver's license.  Must meet qualifications for a commission as a Special Law Enforcement Officer.  Must be POP certified.