Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
POLICE OFFICER: Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the job and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within the city by performing a combination of duties; suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, enforcing State and Local Traffic laws, investigating traffic accidents, preparing and serving warrants, processing both juveniles and adults, protecting and processing crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Follow court procedures for municipal, county and district courts.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Patrol Officer must be able to perform, but not limited to, the following essential job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation:
· Effectively deal with unpleasant situations, irate or disturbed individuals or victims, or gruesome crime scenes.
· Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt and effectively to stressful situations.
· Operate basic police equipment (including but not limited to cameras, recorders, radar, personal computer, and laptop).
· Respond to radio calls, take command of scenes and restore the peace.
· Respond quickly and safely to the scene of a crime or an accident.
· Conduct initial interviews of complaints, victims, suspects and witnesses.
· Write reports and prepare completed misdemeanor case folders to present to the Municipal/County attorney’s office.
· Monitor, investigate and handle, as appropriate, any suspicious activities or ongoing crimes.
· Coordinate and direct vehicular traffic.
· Visit open businesses such as banks, markets, department stores, service stations, and other types to establish a rapport with owners.
· Book suspects and evidence and transport them to the appropriate detention facility.
· Respond to questions from citizens and agencies.
· Attend meetings as assigned or required.
· Use good judgement in all decision-making and in carrying out all job duties.
· Meet with police and other staff members to identify and resolve problems and concerns.
· Be helpful, cooperative and courteous, and demonstrate a good attitude in all dealings with the public, co- workers and others.
· Be punctual and in attendance on a regular basis.
· Demonstrate initiative and diligence in the prompt and proper completion of all job duties, whether or not listed in this Job Description.
· Safeguard City property and recognize and report needed repair.
· Work safely, follow safety rules and training, and maintain a clean, safe and healthful working environment.
· Ability to be able to work all shifts, including holidays and accept on-call duty status.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality with criminal and investigative information.
Principal Responsibilities continued:
· Maintain appropriate confidentiality with regard to Police and other City business.
· Enforce Code Enforcement violation throughout the City of Grants.
· Enforce ALL City Ordinances of the City of Grants.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment;
· Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors.
· Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and in making decisions
· Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
· Ability to learn the City’s geography.
· Maintain a professional demeanor.
· Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; effectively communicates verbally and in writing; in person and by two way radio and telephone, occasionally under stressful conditions.
· Investigate suspicious situations, crime scenes, and accidents to determine if an offense was committed.
· Maintain chain of custody on property.
· Process and transport prisoners and maintain all booking, property and status records of prisoners.
· Secure crime scenes; identify witnesses and suspects, photograph, fingerprint and obtain statements. Make proper notification.
· Ability to remember details, organize the sequence of events, and document detailed accounts in writing.
· Successfully complete the Department Field Training Program and required trainings by the PD and City.
· Assume responsibility for your actions.
· Consistently demonstrate maturity, honesty, and integrity.
· Ability to analyze emergency situations and react quickly, calmly, and correctly to act effectively, giving due regard to hazards and circumstances.
· Ability to function effectively in emergency situations.
· Ability to be punctual and regular in attendance and to work weekends, holidays, rotating shifts and overtime as required.
· Ability to respond in-person to emergency events as requested.
· Ability to speak, read and understand the English language and possess good verbal and written skills.
· Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with City Employees, officials, first responders, and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
· Significant working knowledge of department’s coverage area and the surrounding areas.
· Working knowledge of department city-owned equipment and ability to perform inspections and light routine maintenance.
· Understand the follow the department’s policies and procedures regarding chain of command reporting.
· Ability to maintain accurate logs, activity reports and other records.
· Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
· Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
· Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operations activities.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Residency: Employee must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the worksite.
Code of Conduct: Employee is accountable for being informed of and complying with the City's Code of Conduct.
Attitude: Employee is expected to exhibit a positive, constructive and cooperative attitude in the workplace and with the general public. Initiative: Employee must exhibit high levels of personal initiative, mature self-direction and responsibility, and leadership are expected of the employee in this position.
Travel: Job performance of this job is subject to extensive vehicular travel in and around the City, and occasional external travel. Limitations: Employee is responsible for informing the employer of any physical, mental or other factors which may substantially affect or limit ability to meet the demands of the position.
Requirements:
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent required; college coursework preferred; must possess or be able to acquire a standard New Mexico driver’s license, have and maintain a good driving record; must be bondable.
- Must be able to read and write in the English language.
- Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
- Completion of the New Mexico basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent within one year of hire date.
- Must pass a drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.