What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Patrol Officer position at City of Etowah?
Patrol Officer
DESCRIPTION:
A police officer is responsible for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. A police officer is under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor. A police officer is expected to perform specialized duties under emergency conditions according to state laws, city ordinances and the policy and procedures of the City of Etowah Police Department. Instructions to a police officer are somewhat general but many aspects of the work follow standardized guidelines. However, a police officer is frequently required to use independent judgment in order to complete tasks.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operation of a variety of equipment including firearms, radio and communications equipment, emergency vehicles, radar, drug test kits, fingerprinting equipment.
- The demands of this position can be both mentally and physically stressful.
- May be required to run, jump, bend, climb, crawl, squat, and lift and carry heavy objects.
- Will work both indoors and outdoors with the possibility of being exposed to adverse weather conditions and hazardous or extremely dangerous situations.
- Patrols, by foot or motor vehicle, the streets of the city, places of business, and residential districts enforcing city ordinances and state laws; investigates suspected crimes, reports findings, and arrests suspected individuals.
- Investigates accidents involving persons or property, reports probable cause of accidents, and pursues appropriate course of action.
- Answers dispatched calls and responds to fire and burglary alarms.
- A police officer may be called upon to enforce the laws and ordinances of the City of Etowah and the State of Tennessee.
- Patrol an assigned area in motorized emergency response equipment.
- Direct and control traffic.
- Arrest violators.
- Write violators traffic citations.
- Operate two-way radio communication equipment and dispatch officers and emergency response vehicles to the scene of crimes and accidents.
- Receive requests for assistance and handle complaints made in person or by telephone.
- Investigate accidents and arrange for transportation of injured persons.
- Act as a school crossing guard as required.
- Provide animal control services.
- Transport prisoners.
- Testify in court.
- Operate necessary types of video and photographic equipment.
- Prepare and maintain required records and reports.
- Investigate complaints and violations of the law.
- Interview suspects, prisoners, complainants and witnesses to obtain information and evidence
- Search for and preserve evidence at the scene of crimes.
- Perform follow-up investigation as necessary.
- Take fingerprints, serve subpoenas, and warrants.
- Respond to department call in cases of emergency.
- Perform related work as required.
- (These examples do not include all of the tasks which a police officer may be expected to perform).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants shall be a Post certified law enforcement police officer in the State of Tennessee.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Tennessee driver’s license
- Must provide two (2) legal documents to prove U.S. citizenship
- Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
- Never been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of no contender to any felony charge or to any federal or state laws or city ordinances relating to perjury, force, moral turpitude, domestic violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or alcoholic beverage, or controlled substances
- Applicants meeting minimum criteria will be subject to an N.C.I.C criminal history check to verify no disqualifying criminal history
- Must not have been released or discharged under other than honorable conditions from any of the armed forces of the United States
- Applicants must pass a medical physical examination by a licensed physician as well as an agility test
- Ability to intermittently sit, stand, crouch, stoop, balance, lift, climb stairs and bend, etc.
- have a good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation to include a credit, criminal and driver’s license history
- be free of all apparent mental disorders as described in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, third edition of the American Psychiatric Association—this examination must be made by a certified and licensed professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields
PREFERENCE:
Preference will be given to applicants who have all of the above qualifications and any of the following:
- Knowledge of the geography within the City of Etowah jurisdiction
- Two (2) years or more of college education
It is the policy of the City of Etowah Police Department to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national or sexual origin, age and disability, status as a military veteran or special disability veteran, or status in any other group protected by law. This policy extends to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18