Police Patrol Officer (Entry Level or Lateral Transfer)

Summary

This Police Patrol Officer is FLSA non-exempt, entry-level position under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant. This position exercises a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence performing skilled police work by critical public contact. The duties involve police patrol, criminal investigations, traffic laws / regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community services. Employees in this classification work in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues, to provide public safety to the community, and to maintain peace, safety, and order. Employees must exercise considerable judgment, initiative, and skill in a variety of situations and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work. This position requires employees to work in highly stressful, emergency situations where injury or death of individuals might occur.This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.LATERAL TRANSFERS:Candidates with qualifying experience and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be eligible for a higher entry rate of pay and an abbreviated academy. Eligible experience will be that of a state, county, or municipal officer with a minimum of two years of patrol experience and Colorado POST Certification or state equivalent. Such eligibility will be determined by the Pueblo Police Chief or his/her designee as part of the employment offer process. Qualified candidates may be eligible to receive up to pay step 5 of the salary schedule, depending on years of qualifying experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Performs proactive police patrol functions, responds to calls for service, enforces laws, maintains order, prevents crime, provides miscellaneous services to assist the public, and enforces traffic laws and directs trafficInvestigates crimes, gathers evidence, interviews people, issues citations, makes arrests, prepares reports and cases for prosecution, and testifies in courtObserves, listens, analyzes, and assesses problems under varied circumstances and applies knowledge, reason, and good judgment to solve problems and render appropriate decisionsInteracts effectively with culturally diverse groups and individuals, calms emotional people, and displays superior customer service skillsEngages in superior communication with a wide variety of people verbally and in writingMaintains self-control under stressMaintains a level of mental and physical fitness commensurate with the requirements of the positionEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships and functions well as part of a teamComplies with verbal and written instructions and ordersPerforms in accordance with organizational values, policies, and proceduresMaintains and completes the required reports, documentation, forms, or logsInspects and maintains police related equipment, facilities, and uniforms to ensure proper function, use, and appearanceWorks varied hours, holidays, and weekendsIMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:May act as Police Sergeant in his or her absenceMay perform duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade, as assignedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to show upper body and core body muscular endurance to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise assist incapacitated individuals of approximately 150 pounds (18 ft.), handle other items, defend oneself, take evasive action, and control suspectsOccasional balancing (1 ft. in height 11 feet), bending, climbing (4 ft. high), crawling (4-6 feet), kneeling, reaching, squatting, standing, and twistingAbility to demonstrate explosive leg strength (jumping vertically at least 18 inches)Ability to show cardiorespiratory and sprinting ability on uneven terrain, up and down stairs, and under various conditions to perform essential functions in the communityProlonged sitting while driving a patrol vehicle and the ability to sit for long periods of time for preparing reportsFrequent use of visual and auditory acuity for a broad continuum of essential activities including but not limited to detecting hazards, recognizing vehicles and people, reading documents, searching for evidence, and hearing and understanding speechHear and distinguish between multiple levels of sounds, frequencies, tones, and tones of voiceSpeak clearly with good diction and appropriate volume levelClear vision#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

This Police Patrol Officer is FLSA non-exempt, entry-level position under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant. This position exercises a high degree of discretion, trust, and confidence performing skilled police work by critical public contact. The duties involve police patrol, criminal investigations, traffic laws / regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community services. Employees in this classification work in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues, to provide public safety to the community, and to maintain peace, safety, and order. Employees must exercise considerable judgment, initiative, and skill in a variety of situations and must be able to act without direct supervision in completing work. This position requires employees to work in highly stressful, emergency situations where injury or death of individuals might occur.This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.LATERAL TRANSFERS:Candidates with qualifying experience and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification may be eligible for a higher entry rate of pay and an abbreviated academy. Eligible experience will be that of a state, county, or municipal officer with a minimum of two years of patrol experience and Colorado POST Certification or state equivalent. Such eligibility will be determined by the Pueblo Police Chief or his/her designee as part of the employment offer process. Qualified candidates may be eligible to receive up to pay step 5 of the salary schedule, depending on years of qualifying experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Performs proactive police patrol functions, responds to calls for service, enforces laws, maintains order, prevents crime, provides miscellaneous services to assist the public, and enforces traffic laws and directs trafficInvestigates crimes, gathers evidence, interviews people, issues citations, makes arrests, prepares reports and cases for prosecution, and testifies in courtObserves, listens, analyzes, and assesses problems under varied circumstances and applies knowledge, reason, and good judgment to solve problems and render appropriate decisionsInteracts effectively with culturally diverse groups and individuals, calms emotional people, and displays superior customer service skillsEngages in superior communication with a wide variety of people verbally and in writingMaintains self-control under stressMaintains a level of mental and physical fitness commensurate with the requirements of the positionEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships and functions well as part of a teamComplies with verbal and written instructions and ordersPerforms in accordance with organizational values, policies, and proceduresMaintains and completes the required reports, documentation, forms, or logsInspects and maintains police related equipment, facilities, and uniforms to ensure proper function, use, and appearanceWorks varied hours, holidays, and weekendsIMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:May act as Police Sergeant in his or her absenceMay perform duties of similar classifications of an equal or lower pay grade, as assignedPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to show upper body and core body muscular endurance to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise assist incapacitated individuals of approximately 150 pounds (18 ft.), handle other items, defend oneself, take evasive action, and control suspectsOccasional balancing (1 ft. in height 11 feet), bending, climbing (4 ft. high), crawling (4-6 feet), kneeling, reaching, squatting, standing, and twistingAbility to demonstrate explosive leg strength (jumping vertically at least 18 inches)Ability to show cardiorespiratory and sprinting ability on uneven terrain, up and down stairs, and under various conditions to perform essential functions in the communityProlonged sitting while driving a patrol vehicle and the ability to sit for long periods of time for preparing reportsFrequent use of visual and auditory acuity for a broad continuum of essential activities including but not limited to detecting hazards, recognizing vehicles and people, reading documents, searching for evidence, and hearing and understanding speechHear and distinguish between multiple levels of sounds, frequencies, tones, and tones of voiceSpeak clearly with good diction and appropriate volume levelClear vision#J-18808-Ljbffr