JOB
POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within the Town by performing a combination of duties: suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, issuing citations, summonses, investigating traffic accidents, apprehending and arresting suspects, processing prisoners, protecting crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Provide service to the citizens in an efficient and professional manner and any other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the Town as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change. Patrols the Town and receives dispatched calls for service to help prevent crime, aid citizens needing assistance and arrest violators of the law. Enforces traffic laws to ensure safe motor vehicle operation throughout the Town.Prepares written reports as required by specific assignments. Answers, screens, and refers calls from citizens requesting police services. Investigates reports of criminal activity, interviews victims and witnesses, seeks, gathers, and submits evidence for processing, interrogates suspects and arrests suspected offenders. Testifies in court as required. Instructs citizens, businesses, schools and civic organizations about methods and techniques that may help prevent one from becoming a victim of crime. Develops and implements community-based policing strategies and programs. Responds to emergency calls and routine complaints and disturbances and takes necessary action. Directs traffic, operates traffic monitoring equipment, and issues traffic citations. Conducts investigations of traffic accidents and crimes against persons and property. Questions witnesses, complainants, victims and suspects and takes statements. Apprehends suspects. Processes prisoners, including fingerprinting, photography, enduring magistrate warnings by a judge, searching prisoners, recording, and securing the prisoner’s property, and transporting prisoners to an appropriate facility. Shares information and works with other law enforcement agencies as directed and appropriate.Assists EMS personnel, firefighters, animal control and Town departments as required.Conducts security checks of businesses and residential areas on patrol route.Fosters good police-community relations among residents and civilian population.Monitors roadway and weather conditions, reporting any potential problems to appropriate agencies.Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSCAL 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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.Stand/WalkTo stand and walk for extended periods of time and run unaided for specified distances.SitFor office related tasks (desk chair 19" high, desk top high, keyboard 28" high).Talk/ListenTo understand and follow Town/Departmental policies, rules, and regulations. To interact with coworkers, other agencies, and citizens. To communicate effectively in the English language under strained circumstances.DexterityMust demonstrate manual dexterity, strength, and proficiency by qualifying with firearms as required by the State of Texas and the Northlake Police Department.Climb/BalanceTo coordinate two or more physical operations simultaneously. Stoop/Crawl/Kneel/CrouchTo crouch or stoop for various reasons. To rise, kneel and crawl unaided.Lift/Move/ Push/PullTo twist upper body without injury.VisionType, enter data, review, sort and distribute printed material. To identify and distinguish between primary colors.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 to perform the essential functions.Normal hours/ days of workShift work as assigned. Description of daily work environmentThe work area is in a climate-controlled environment. Field duties may be in adverse weather conditions involving heat and cold. TravelFrequent local and regional travel required, greater than 50%CONTACT WITH OTHERS: To perform this position successfully, an individual(s) may be required to have contact/communications with individuals internally and externally on a regular basis. Town EmployeesDaily. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Town ConsultantsWeekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Appointed OfficialsWeekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.GeneralPublic/CitizensDaily. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Community OrganizationsDaily. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Elected OfficialsWeekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.Vendors/Contractors /Regulatory AgenciesWeekly. Verbal exchange over telephone and in person. Written exchange through correspondence such as e-mail, letters, and memorandum.