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| Police Officers |
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| Job Description |
| Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. |
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| Typical tasks include: |
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- Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area in radio car, on motorcycle, on bicycle, or on foot
- Answers calls for protection of life and property in the enforcement of City, County, and State laws
- As assigned, conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations on prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, accidents, deaths, and other disturbances
- Identifies problems or issues that are important to the community, and seeks resolution of such problems through the resources of the Police Department, other City Departments, and/or other governmental or private agencies
- Directs traffic, including regulations of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion
- Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws
- Warns drivers against unlawful practices, and issues citations and makes arrests as required
- Books, searches, and questions prisoners
- Issues parking citations
- Collects and presents evidence, and testifies at hearings and in court in connection with criminal prosecutions
- Serves warrants and subpoenas
- Prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and illegal incidents observed
- Patrols business districts at night, and checks doors and windows of business firms
- Gives information and directions to the public
- Addresses meetings at community organizations and schools
- May occasionally assist in maintaining police records, and may operate headquarters radio-telephone equipment
- Escorts prisoners to courts, county jail, juvenile hall, or from other jurisdictions
- Operates radio-telephone
- Collects bail and issues receipts
- May train and supervise new personnel as assigned
- Performs related work as required
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