Summary
Enforces all applicable city, state and federal laws.Conducts criminal investigations, patrols assigned area and assists in emergency situations.Reviews all documents, papers and notes related to an investigation to allow for knowledgeable courtroom testimony.Speaks with, and interacts with citizens to establish rapport and trust.Establishes probable cause, issues summons, completes criminal complaints, and testifies to Magistrate during probable cause hearings for adult custodial arrests.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of issued or assigned equipment to include: issued firearm, ASP, Taser, OC, PBT, camera, patrol rifle, mobile date terminal, less-than-lethal munitions, body worn cameras and patrol shield.There are four phases of our process: Phase 1: Physical Agility TestSubmission of a Personal History StatementPreliminary Background Check and ProcessingPhase 2: Background Interview and InvestigationVideo Based Test (Interpersonal Communication & Decision Making Test)#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Enforces all applicable city, state and federal laws.Conducts criminal investigations, patrols assigned area and assists in emergency situations.Reviews all documents, papers and notes related to an investigation to allow for knowledgeable courtroom testimony.Speaks with, and interacts with citizens to establish rapport and trust.Establishes probable cause, issues summons, completes criminal complaints, and testifies to Magistrate during probable cause hearings for adult custodial arrests.Demonstrates proficiency in the use of issued or assigned equipment to include: issued firearm, ASP, Taser, OC, PBT, camera, patrol rifle, mobile date terminal, less-than-lethal munitions, body worn cameras and patrol shield.There are four phases of our process: Phase 1: Physical Agility TestSubmission of a Personal History StatementPreliminary Background Check and ProcessingPhase 2: Background Interview and InvestigationVideo Based Test (Interpersonal Communication & Decision Making Test)#J-18808-Ljbffr
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