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JOB SUMMARY:

• Work is performed in accordance with the U.S. Constitution, Arizona Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, City Ordinance, and Department Manual.
• Patrol officers receive assignments and instructions from officers of higher rank.
• Work normally consists of routine patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic regulation duties, staying up to date on crime trends within their area of responsibility, specialty assignments such as bike patrol, Investigations, Traffic and other assignment as required by superior officers.
• Promoting and enhancing the department programs involving crime prevention and youth programs; building relationships within the community.
• Conducting business checks, house checks, securing park restrooms, and logging inoperable street lamps.
• Work may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.
• Work methods and results are checked by superior officers through personal inspections, review of reports and discussions.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the preservation of life and property and overall public safety.
• Provides back-up assistance for local, state, and federal police agencies and responds to priority calls for service in the immediate County areas after hours.
• Operates an automobile in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations during all hours of the day or night, occasionally at high rates of speed, from the open road to congested areas, and in unsafe road conditions due to fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow.
• Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and reports to scenes of disorder or crime.
• Conducts preliminary criminal investigations, gathers physical evidence, prepares complete, concise and comprehensive reports, and testifies in court.
• Ensures the security of records, keys, evidence, cash and all assigned police equipment.
• Gives directions and information to the public.
• Makes arrests restraining suspects through the proper level and applications of use of force, control holds, and restraint devices.
• Directs traffic for extended periods of time in inclement weather, performs first aid and requests medical attention when necessary.
• Interviews witnesses and interrogates suspects.
• Conducts safety conferences and programs to a variety of audiences ranging in age from children (Stranger Danger) to parents (Signs of Substance Abuse).
• Provides victims rights information to victims of crime and/or referrals to other community organizations for assistance.
• Enhances community relations.
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the City by assuring that all policies, rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and City staff; enthusiastically promotes the Citys goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City\'s Safety Handbook.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs related duties as required.
• May be assigned to special functions.

(The duties listed above are intend d only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

EVALUATION FACTORS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to maintain mental alertness and readiness to act, even in periods of inactivity.

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, sometimes in hazardous conditions.

Ability to push, pull, or carry heavy objects, persons, or vehicles.

Physical agility to walk or run for extended distances; crawl under, over, or through obstacles; and apply defensive tactics techniques.

Some knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings or ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly.

Ability to read and understand departmental policies, instructions, laws and regulations; learn and apply new changes to the same as they evolve.

Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable course of action.

Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports.

Demonstrate proficient use of assigned duty weapons in day/night applications;

Possess keen