Lateral Police Officer

Summary

Police OfficerUnder limited supervision, performs general or special duty police work. Non-exempt.Tasks include patrol activities within the city, monitoring traffic for possible civil or criminal violations, prevention and discovery of the commission of crimes, apprehension of criminals and offenders, making presence known throughout the community in a manner that contributes to the deterrence and solving of crime, answering calls and complaints involving fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence situations, neighborhood disturbances, and other misdemeanors, felonies, and service calls, administering first aid and CPR, securing crime scenes and conducting preliminary and full-scale investigations, gathering evidence, obtaining witnesses, and issuing citations or making arrests, interviewing witnesses, gathering information, preparing detailed reports, and preparing case files for court prosecution, participating fully in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedures, testifying in court proceedings, performing specialized duties on an assigned basis, participating in community service activities as a spokesperson for the department.Knowledge of applicable case law in the areas of arrest, probable cause, and search and seizure, departmental policies and procedures, police methods, practices, and procedures, geography of the City of Sierra Vista and surrounding community, including the location of important sites.Skill in dealing courteously and effectively with people, applying good judgment and making operative decisions under pressure, preparing clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports, administering first aid and CPR, the proficient use of all police equipment, communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, other law enforcement agencies, and the public.Other characteristics include performing work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions, performing the physical requirements of the work, maintaining a level of fitness to meet department standards, qualifying annually with the department-issued sidearm, and successfully completing annual firearms judgmental training.

Job Description

Police OfficerUnder limited supervision, performs general or special duty police work. Non-exempt.Tasks include patrol activities within the city, monitoring traffic for possible civil or criminal violations, prevention and discovery of the commission of crimes, apprehension of criminals and offenders, making presence known throughout the community in a manner that contributes to the deterrence and solving of crime, answering calls and complaints involving fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence situations, neighborhood disturbances, and other misdemeanors, felonies, and service calls, administering first aid and CPR, securing crime scenes and conducting preliminary and full-scale investigations, gathering evidence, obtaining witnesses, and issuing citations or making arrests, interviewing witnesses, gathering information, preparing detailed reports, and preparing case files for court prosecution, participating fully in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedures, testifying in court proceedings, performing specialized duties on an assigned basis, participating in community service activities as a spokesperson for the department.Knowledge of applicable case law in the areas of arrest, probable cause, and search and seizure, departmental policies and procedures, police methods, practices, and procedures, geography of the City of Sierra Vista and surrounding community, including the location of important sites.Skill in dealing courteously and effectively with people, applying good judgment and making operative decisions under pressure, preparing clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports, administering first aid and CPR, the proficient use of all police equipment, communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city staff, other law enforcement agencies, and the public.Other characteristics include performing work for extended periods of time in environments of extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions, performing the physical requirements of the work, maintaining a level of fitness to meet department standards, qualifying annually with the department-issued sidearm, and successfully completing annual firearms judgmental training.