Summary: Performs duties as a uniformed law enforcement officer responsible to enforce federal/state/local laws and MetroParks Rules & Regulations within and adjacent to MetroParks property and facilities. Patrols park areas to prevent and detect criminal offenses, and to conduct public safety related duties. Directs and controls traffic. Assists park visitors, and provides information about parks and activities. Serves as a secure courier for funds.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities -- Essential Functions:

Enforces federal, state, and local laws & ordinances and MetroParks Rules & Regulations in a fair and consistent manner.

Provides for the safety and welfare of the citizens and park visitors throughout all MetroParks areas and facilities by the patrolling of MetroParks owned and managed properties, facilities, and the adjacent lands by foot, bicycle, motor vehicle, and/or ATV.

Properly maintains and employs law enforcement equipment.

Responds to calls for service from citizens, park visitors, and employees of MetroParks and, pursuant to policy and/or statute, surrounding jurisdictions.

Investigates crimes, accidents, and non-criminal incidents. Takes appropriate actions to isolate crime scenes and accident locations to preserve evidence, protect park visitors, employees and MetroParks property.

Prepares and submits various reports and documentation as required. Regularly uses criminal justice networks and databases. Prepares duty logs and other documents as required.

Conducts preliminary investigation of crimes committed within and adjacent to MetroParks properties and facilities. Assists with, or conducts, follow-up investigations as assigned.

Performs physical security checks of gates and facilities. Arms and disarms alarm systems as necessary.

Conducts safety inspections of trails and evaluates structures, grounds, and play equipment for safety concerns. Reports and documents violations and/or excessive visitor or employee risk. Files safety inspection reports in a timely manner and reports safety concerns.

Serves as secure courier to facilitate the movement of interoffice documents and funds. Transports bank deposits as necessary.

Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and property assigned to the Division of Police.

Performs minor maintenance of MetroParks property and equipment.

Makes recommendations to command officers regarding changes or improvements in procedures and operations.

Operates numerous @types of vehicles and equipment including manual and power tools. Uses all required personal protective equipment.

Successfully completes the MetroParks Division of Police Field Training and Evaluation Program within the timeframe established by policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Provides positive interaction, creates connections and values teamwork with staff at all levels.

Understands the importance of community collaboration and actively supports the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Strives to seek opportunities and has a willingness to bring ideas forward.

Ability to consistently provide positive and unique experiences for guests.

Understands and provides good customer service and is welcoming to all members of the public and staff.

Understands financial responsibility and has a commitment to being personally accountable for how work is performed.

Ability to work unsupervised, to organize and coordinate, to prioritize and self-initiate, and to manage tasks.

Ability to effectively and appropriately deal with confidential information.

Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with str

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