ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols assigned area on foot, by motorcycle or in patrol car, to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints;
• Answers radio-dispatched or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances;
• Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area;
• Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, and quells disturbances;
• Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures;
• Displays promptness for all duty assignments, i.e., roll call, and scheduled court hearings;
• Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects;
• Gathers and preserves evidence;
• Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims;
• Investigates causes and results of incidents/accidents;
• Directs and controls traffic;
• Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations;
• Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information;
• Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems;
• Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports;
• Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.