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- Ability to make reasonable decisions rapidly
The ability to reason logically; apply discretion in maintaining confidentiality of information; observe and interpret what is observed; evaluate situations and people effectively; and apply good judgment.
- Willingness to arrest people
The willingness to take actions that result in imposing penalties on others including: depriving them of their freedom; taking a life if necessary; fighting to win, and injuring another if required; and to enforce laws that may conflict with personal values.
- Ability to learn
The immediate potential to learn to write readable, comprehensible reports; to read and interpret relevant laws and procedural material; read maps; apply regulations; communicate verbally with others under stress, analyze material and situations; and record observations from accident and crime scenes.
- Emotional stability
The ability to take verbal abuse; the possession of: honest, integrity, maturity, tolerance, self-confidence, truthfulness and psychological stability; and the ability to meet the physical and psychological demands of police work.
- Ability to problem solve
The ability to identify problems or issues that are of concern to residents of the City, and the ability to respond successfully to these problems through the resources of the Police Department, other City Departments, and/or other governmental or private agencies.
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