POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

JOB CODE: SALARY GRADE: P1 Date Created / Revised:

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt SAFETY SENSITIVE 06/03/2023

**[General Statement of Duties: [Performs responsible police work as a member of the Police Department, does related work as required.

**[Distinguishing Features of the Class:[ This position has entry level Police Officer Trainee duties during the probationary period, which includes successful completion of the Field Training Officer program. A Police Officer Trainee is assigned to a zone and is responsible for the rapid and efficient performance of specialized duties under emergency conditions involving personal hazard. The work is normally performed under the supervision of a superior officer, but the Police Officer Trainee may have to use independent discretion in emergencies. A Police Officer Trainee will complete all required POST and departmental training relevant to the position.

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maintains high level of visibility on patrol of the business and residential communities;

operates a patrol vehicle in a safe manner under emergency and normal conditions;

investigation of; property crimes, crimes against persons, complaints for misdemeanor and felony offenses, and conducts interviews in criminal investigations:

enforces traffic laws by, issuing citations for parking violations, hazardous and non-hazardous traffic violations and working radar for speed zones;

responds to and handles domestic situations as well as; assault and fight calls;

responds to and secures traffic crash scenes as well as investigation of crashes with personal injury and property damage;

promotes favorable public relations by assisting citizens with advice and concern;

represents the Police Department in a professional manner of appearance and image;

completes all paperwork; i.e., offense reports, traffic citations, case files in an accurate, concise and organized manner;