This position is a voluntary, non-paid position.

Wanted: One amazing human being. Strong in heart, generous in spirit, hungry to make a difference in the lives of others. The officers of the Newton Police Department are essential staff that are forward-thinking, trustworthy, and dedicated to serving our community with integrity and respect. When you join us, you will use your unique skills and character to do important and meaningful work critical to the success of our organization and our community.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief of Police, the Reserve Police Officer performs duties in the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in the City of Newton. The Reserve Officer in this position enforces all federal, State and local laws in accordance with departmental rules and regulations. Patrol duties include enforcing traffic laws, investigation of crimes and accidents, and providing public assistance. This Reserve Officer will be required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. The Reserve Officer will work special events as assigned or volunteered for. This work involves an element of personal danger.

Essential Functions:

• Enforces all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances;
• Patrols streets of business district and residential neighborhoods;
• Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints;
• Searches for, collects and identifies evidence found at crime scenes;
• Arrests individuals who violate laws and ordinances;
• Appears in court as the arresting officer or to give evidence;
• Investigates and intervenes in domestic disputes;
• Directs traffic and issues citations for traffic law violations;
• Investigates accidents;
• Operates radio transmittal equipment and communicates with dispatchers;
• Answers citizen complaints and takes necessary corrective action;
• Attends classes on current supreme court decisions affecting searches, seizures, arrests and other related matters;
• Attend firearm and equipment training;
• Assists other law enforcement agencies;
• Works at a desk preparing reports;
• Gives advice on laws, ordinances, and general information to the public;
• May give talks to schools and local organizations;
• May deliver emergency or death messages;
• May handle drug related cases;

Marginal Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Experience: Possession of a valid KS driver’s license.

Education: High school diploma or GED required

Skills: Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, law enforcement techniques and emergency medical techniques. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to operate a radar unit, patrol vehicle, communications equipment, weapons, and related law enforcement equipment. Typing and basic computer skills.

Problem Solving: Frequent problem solving exists in this position. Problems involve handling citizen complaints, civil disputes, victim trauma, finding evidence for conviction of a crime, and locating witnesses.

Decision Making: Frequent decision making exists in this position. Decision include determining whether to issue a warning or a citation, make an arrest and when to use force in a situation and whether there is probable cause to make an arrest.

Accountability: Employee is responsible for keeping the peace and making arrests according to specified legal operating procedures. Employee will also be expected to keep sensitive information they are exposed to private.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Personal Relations: Frequent contact with other city departments and continual contact with the general public

Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions exist in relation to public law enforcement. Hazardous and dangerous situations may arise in the apprehension of alleged criminals; interviewing suspects and/or victims under extreme conditions, and in the response to various emergencies and other situations. Exposure to human blood, body fluids, and other hazardous substances may occur. Adverse weather conditions may exist from time to time in this job.

Physical Requirements: The Police Officer’s physical job demands require occasional maximum lift of 100 lbs. floor to waist; occasional maximum lift of 25 lbs. from waist to shoulder; occasional maximum carry of 100 lbs. 10 ft.; occasional maximum carry of 75 lbs. 50 ft.; occasional maximum horizontal push/pull force of 100 lbs.; frequent maximum horizontal push/pull force of 20 lbs.; occasional maximum grip force of 60 lbs.; frequent maximum grip force of 25 lbs.; occasional maximum pinch force of 6 lbs.; frequent climb; frequent bend/crouch; occasional kneel / crouch; frequent trunk rotation; frequent forward reach; frequent hand coordination; frequent foot coordination; occasional run; frequent sit; frequent stand and frequent walk. See Job Analysis.

PDC Level: Heavy

This description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.