Police Officer

City of Arkansas City* • Arkansas City, KS • 2d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13528246

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\ GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES\ Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.\ \ SUPERVISION RECEIVED\ Works under the general guidance and direction of the Police Sergeant.\ \ SUPERVISION EXERCISED\ Although not supervisory in nature, this position is tasked with providing leadership and guidance for other staff members within the department.\ \ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\ Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

Works on assigned shifts performing security patrols, traffic

control, preliminary investigation, first aid at accidents, and detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.

Maintains availability by radio or telephone for consultation on

major emergencies.

Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and

City laws and ordinances.

Patrols streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve

the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving law violations.

Quickly responds to 9-1-1 emergency radio calls.

Examines doors, windows, premises of unoccupied buildings in order

to detect suspicious conditions.

Accompanies prisoners to headquarters, jail, or court and appears in

court as arresting officer.

Gives advice on laws and ordinances and general information to the

public.

Attends training classes in police methods, firearms, first aid, and

related subjects.

Performs typical duties involving: dusting for latent fingerprints;

obtaining fingerprints of suspects; interviewing suspects and witnesses; gathering and preserving evidence; arresting violators.

Summoning ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; taking

measurements and drawing diagrams of scenes.

Conducting follow-up investigations of crimes committed during

assigned shift; developing leads and tips; searching scenes for clues.

Analyze and evaluate evidence; preparing cases for giving testimony

and testifying in court proceedings.

Prepares a variety of reports and records, including incident

reports, Officer\'s Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation reports, alcohol reports, DUI check list, vehicle impoundment forms, etc.

Undertakes community oriented police work such as public assistance,

crime prevention, and community programs.

Coordinates activities with other Police Officers or other City

departments, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney and Municipal Court Manager regarding cases, policies and procedures.

Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate

investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as a member of various employee committees.

Attending meetings, trainings and seminars.

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proven knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures,

techniques, and equipment.

Demonstrated skill in operating the tools and equipment utilized by

a police officer.

Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department

regulations.

Perform work requiring established physical standards

Communicate effectively including giving and receiving verbal and

written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relations with peers, supervisors, and the public.

Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making

decisions.

Meet special requirements listed below.

Ability to learn the City\'s geography.

Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to read and write the English

language.

Must successfully complete and pass internal selection process.

COMMITMENT TO MISSION AND ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES\ It is each employee\'s commitment to uphold these core values while representing the City of Arkansas City in carrying out municipal duties as public servants. These values should form the basis for interactions with the general public, with other agencies and with each other.\ \ Mission\ The City of Arkansas City strives to provide a high quality of life for its citizens by furnishing a variety of efficient services in a professional

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