Police Officer

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; investigate crimes and promote peace within the community they serve; and to complete other duties as required. Applicants must possess a POST Law Enforcement Academy certificate.

TYPICAL DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
• Answers calls for the protections of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
• Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
• Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
• Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
• Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
• Gives information and directions to the public.
• Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
• Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
• Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
• Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
• Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
• Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
• Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Fort Bragg Police Department Policies and Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
• Answers calls for the protections of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
• Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
• Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
• Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
• Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
• Gives information and directions to the public.
• Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
• Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
• Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
• Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
• Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
• Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
• Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Fort Bragg Police Department Policies and Procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Requirements: Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; investigate crimes and promote peace within the community they serve; and to complete other duties as required. Employee must:

• Be sufficiently adaptable to accept and perform in a timely and effective manner work assignments that are outside the normal day-to-day routine.
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with other City employees and members of the public.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; investigate crimes and promote peace within the community they serve; and to complete other duties as required. Applicants must possess a POST Law Enforcement Academy certificate.

TYPICAL DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
• Answers calls for the protections of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
• Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
• Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
• Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
• Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
• Gives information and directions to the public.
• Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
• Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
• Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
• Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
• Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
• Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
• Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Fort Bragg Police Department Policies and Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
• Answers calls for the protections of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
• Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
• Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
• Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
• Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
• Gives information and directions to the public.
• Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
• Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
• Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
• Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
• Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
• Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
• Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Fort Bragg Police Department Policies and Procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Requirements: Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; investigate crimes and promote peace within the community they serve; and to complete other duties as required. Employee must:

• Be sufficiently adaptable to accept and perform in a timely and effective manner work assignments that are outside the normal day-to-day routine.
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with other City employees and members of the public.