JOB
PURPOSE OF POSITION: Assists and relieves law enforcement personnel in the performance of various law enforcement related duties which does not require being armed. This is a position with limited police authority to perform the essential job functions which does not include arrest authority.This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Responds to specific types of law enforcement calls for service. Performs crime prevention duties and community-oriented police services. Investigates thefts, frauds, forgeries, and other crimes that do not require being armed. Operates a motor vehicle regularly to attend to public safety needs, patrolling, court proceedings, trainings, etc. Duties could include processing, acceptance, and storage of evidence/property of department as assigned. Contacts individuals to advise code violations and methods of compliance. When appropriate, prepares and serves citations for City Code infractions. Investigates and recommends enforcement of City of Redmond ordinances. Enforces motor vehicle parking regulations, including providing for removal of motor vehicles blocking roadways, fire hydrants, fire lanes and driveways, and checking for abandoned motor vehicles and providing for their removal from the roadway. Assists with the custody, destruction and auction of evidence and property and assists in the City surplus auction. Investigates and completes reports on automobile accidents as required with the authority to cite and prosecute violators. Documents and maintains logs and complete records of all investigations, including complaints, photographs and other evidence, telephone contacts, follow-up visits and correspondence and citations. Directs motor vehicle traffic as required including assisting with traffic control at special events. Aids disabled motorists as required. Performs motorized and/or foot patrol of assigned areas. Prepares detailed written incident and other reports as required such as thefts and lost and found property. Testifies in court as required and does any follow-up as ordered. Processes crime scenes for latent fingerprints, photographs and other evidence as required. Performs animal control functions within the City. Provides fingerprinting when requested. Makes efforts to resolve domestic problems (conflict resolution) or refer complainants to appropriate agencies. Acts as Police Department liaison with various community organizations and/or agencies. Assists public by giving directions, providing information, and answering questions. Attends meetings as required. Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is normally performed under the general supervision of the Administrative Sergeant or A.I.C. on duty who assigns, and reviews work for conformance to laws and departmental rules and regulations. SUPERVISORY REAPONSIBILTIES: This position is not a supervisory position. Employee may assist in direction, guidance, or training in operational procedures to other employees.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally exert up to one hundred (100) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to fifty (50) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to twenty (20) pounds of force constantly to move objects. Effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing, including by phone, e-mail, or in person. Understand, remember, communicate, and apply complex oral and/or written instructions and factual information. Ability to occasionally travel locally and regionally. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, including word processing, data base, Internet, and spreadsheet programs; telephone system, copy machine, fax machine. The safe operation of law enforcement equipment including City motor vehicles, two-way radios, camera and other tools and equipment as necessary. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works outside in adverse weather conditions; works near moving vehicles and vehicle exhaust fumes. The noise level in the office environment is quiet and usually moderate in the field environment. This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related to, or logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject