Police Officer I - Uncertified Police Officer

Employees of the City of Clinton and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

The information contained within this document has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification.  It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.

Examples of Duties

Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, protects and serves the citizens of the City of Clinton. Enforces state and local laws.

Performs specialized police operations included in the Police patrol program and others. Patrols assigned area or neighborhood and responds to emergency calls to protect persons or property from both criminal and civil in nature, and other hazards.  Answers non-emergency calls for service.   Completes all associated paperwork as required.  Performs related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Police Officer I Functions

1. Answers requests for service involving automobile accidents, misdemeanors, felonies, burglaries and a wide variety of domestic-related disturbances involving but not limited to assistance with mentally or physically ill persons, neglected children, etc. Interview persons with complaints and inquiries in attempts to make proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities.
2. Conducts major and minor accident investigations and preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes; conducts larceny and burglary investigations; administers first-aid to persons; gathers evidence; locates and questions witnesses in court.
3. Patrols a designated area of the City in a patrol car, prevents and discovers commission of crime; apprehends and arrests criminals and offenders; signs and serves warrants; enforces vehicle and traffic laws; conducts property checks when residents are out of town; makes police presence known in a manner that contributes toward deterrence of law violations.
4. Participates in specialized police work on an assigned basis, including crime prevention, community relations, and school liaison programs. 
5. Transports prisoners as needed;   transports and/or escorts monies to and from banks.
6. Responds to medical service calls administering emergency medical aid to victims as required.
7. Participates in a continuing program of training and instruction and attendance at schedule drills and classes.
8. Performs assignments and instructions in accordance with Departmental rules and regulations, which are received in general terms from a superior of?cer who reviews work methods and results through reports, observations, and discussions.
9. Provides assistance to other police officers and other departments as needed.
10. Directs traf?c as required; maintains traf?c during special events such as parades.
11. Receives, reviews and processes various reports and records including vehicle maintenance records, property lists, warrants, NCIC papers, incident reports, traf?c reports, traf?c tickets, booking reports, etc.; prepares and processes incident reports, wreck reports, laboratory reports, training reports, etc.
12. Operates, utilizes and maintains a variety of law enforcement equipment and tools such as a patrol car, NCIC computer, radio, camera, computer/tablet and other specialized electronic equipment, etc.
13. May be required to train, obtain, and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED and First Responder Certification and respond as a first responder.
14. This position must meet the residency requirements per city policy.
15. This position is classified as a safety sensitive position subject to ongoing random drug screening.
16. Successful completion of future physical and mental fitness tests may be periodically required to maintain position.

Police Officer I Support Functions

 

1. Performs various animal control functions including capturing stray or deceased animals; setting traps for strays, etc.;
2. Provides law enforcement support to special events as needed. 
3. Performs related work as needed and has a willingness to perform those assigned tasks. 
4. May be subject to night, weekend, and holiday work.
5. May be subject to emergency situation recall. 
6. Maintain proficiency in all aspects of law enforcement training as required; attends routine and regular law enforcement training and recertification courses maintaining training and any certifications as required or requested.  
7. Adheres to all established OSHA, departmental, and city/administrative safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.