Police Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

ORGANIZATION: City of Lebanon LOCATION: Lebanon, OR

DEPARTMENT: Police DATE: March 2025

JOB TITLE: Police Officer JOB STATUS: Full-Time

SALARY GRADE: Teamsters 6 FLSA Exempt: No

PURPOSE OF POSITION: As a certified police officer, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation, and patrol to enforce federal, state, and local laws. Provide public information and education activities which may require additional specialized training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below include, but are not limited to, the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. All employees are expected to maintain job proficiency by completing relevant position specific training and pursuing available and approved professional development opportunities; maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner; maintain regular job attendance and adherence to working hours; follow all City policies; follow all established safety rules and procedures.

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1. Patrol streets, businesses, and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations.
2. Respond to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and take appropriate action; make arrests, conduct searches, transport and release prisoners.
3. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary.
4. Maintain written records and prepare reports necessary for investigations, crime preventions, prosecution, and office activities.
5. Must be able to render credible testimony in court.
6. Conduct case/incident investigations, gather evidence, interview and take statements from victims, witnesses, and suspects.
7. Perform and properly document a variety of tasks related to the safe and secure housing of inmates in a local correctional facility such as hourly life checks, feeding, administering medications according to instructions, movement and escorting of inmates, prisoner hygiene, laundry exchange and cleaning.
8. Attend to, and properly document, the processing of juvenile prisoners and detainees.
9. Assess, report, and assist in the coordination of resources outside of the police department to respond to road and general traffic safety issues within the City.
10. Maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies.
11. Provide assistance and back-up as requested.

1. Facilitate the release of appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media, and citizens, in regard to ongoing investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentations, etc.
2. Perform crime prevention activities which include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public.
3. Participate in public relations programs which may include speaking to citizen and school groups, public service efforts, e.g., bank escorts, opening locked vehicles, assisting stranded motorists, fingerprinting, etc.
4. Develop and sustain positive, cooperative, team oriented working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and ancillary staff.
5. May be assigned to act as Training Instructor or Field Training Officer.
6. Maintain department-issued equipment.
7. Operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

1. Equivalent to high school diploma plus completion after hire of DPSST Basic Law Enforcement training.
2. At least one (1) year experience as a law enforcement officer is typically required after appointment in order to familiarize incumbent with full scope of job functions.

Licenses & Certificates:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age, pass a criminal record and background investigation, psychological screening, and pass a test at the 12th grade reading and writing standard.
2. Meet DPSST requirements for attendance at the Police Academy and possession and maintenance of DPSST Police Basic Certificate required within one year of appointment.
3. Possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver License with an acceptable driving record.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous college-level training or experience in law enforcement is desirable.
2. Knowledge of the community and surrounding areas is desirable.
3. Previous training related to police equipment or operations, e.g. First Aid/CPR, hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS General level certification is desirable
4. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The qualities below reflect the working dynamic of the position.

Knowledge of:

1. Thorough knowledge of police practices and procedures; investigative methods and techniques; federal, state, and local laws; firearm use and safety precautions.
2. Principles, practices, and techniques of public administration, City government, Police policies and procedures.
3. Common personnel policies.
4. Principles of Police administration.
5. Reporting and disclosure requirements of government entities.

Skill in:

1. Understanding the operations of the Police Department to achieve established goals and maximize efficiency.
2. Implementing work methods and procedures which promote a safe working environment and ensure proper staff training in work safety.
3. Interpreting, understanding, and applying technical reports, statutes, rules, and regulations.
4. Evaluating work priorities, procedures, and processes to determine their effectiveness and efficiency.
5. Developing and implementing recommendations regarding work procedures and cost-effective services.
6. Providing outstanding customer satisfaction (internally and externally).
7. Use of Microsoft Office and applicable specialized law enforcement software.

Ability to:

1. Communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
2. Represent the City positively and effectively in meetings with others.
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
4. Negotiate effective solutions to complex problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements Group 1

Key

None 0%

(0 hrs.)

Seldom 1-10%

(Up to 1 hrs.)

Occasionally 11-35%

(Up to 3 hrs.)

Frequently 36-75%

(3-6 hrs.)

Continuous 76-100%

(6+ hrs./day)

Physical Requirements

0%

1-10%

11-35%

36-75%

76-100%

0%

1-10%

11-35%

36-75%

76-100%

BODY POSITIONS

PUSH/PULL

Standing

X

0-10 lbs.

X

Sitting

X

11-20 lbs.

X

Walking – Even Surface

X

21-50 lbs.

X

Walking – Uneven Surface

X

51-75 lbs.

X

Kneeling

X

76-100 lbs.

X

MOVEMENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL

HAZARDS

Bending/Stooping

X

Indoors

X

Twisting

X

Outdoors

X

Crawling

X

Dust

X

Squatting/Crouching

X

Fumes/Odors/Gasses

X

Balancing

X

Chemical Agents

X

Reach – Overhead

X

Biological Agents

X

Reach – Forward

X

Noise – Low

X

Reach – Backward

X

Noise – Moderate

X

Climbing – stairs

X

Noise – High

X

Climbing - ladder

X

Low Light

X

USE OF HANDS

Heat

X

Grasping – whole hand

X

Cold

X

Grasping – pinch grip

X

Restricted workspace

X

Fine manipulation/feeling

X

Vibration – whole body

X

Keyboarding

X

Vibration - extremity

X

LIFT/CARRY

JOB SPECIFIC

0-10 lbs.

X

Driving – vehicle/equipment

X

11-20 lbs.

X

Operate foot controls

X

21-50 lbs.

X

Seeing

X

51-75 lbs.

X

Talking

X

76-100 lbs.

X

Hearing

X

Extended work hours

X

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work indoors and outdoors at all times of the day/night and in all weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to hazardous situations that may result in injury, death, or use of deadly force on others.
2. Contact with individuals who may become violent, combative, are under the influence of drugs/alcohol and/or are mentally ill, or who have communicable diseases.
3. Incumbent operates police vehicles and may be required to sit/stand for extended periods while performing various duties.
4. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises including but not limited to emergency vehicle sirens, gun fire, shouting, and yelling.
5. Position is subject to 24-hour emergency call-back.
6. Must be available for rotating shifts, including weekend and holiday assignments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision is not a typical function assigned to this position, however, may exercise supervision for shift or crime scene when no supervisory personnel are present. Provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel on department policies and practices.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the general supervision of the Sergeant or other Police supervisory personnel.

Generally 12 hour shifts after completion of training period.
1.0 FTE