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POSITION OVERVIEW
Performs general police duties, processes and operations for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of federal and state laws as well as municipal ordinances. Works special police assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Experience, Education, and Training
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must graduate from the Police Academy as a Police Recruit.
OR
- Possess at least two (2) years full-time sworn police experience in any state within the last five (5) years to meet Lateral Academy Requirements.
- Police experience must include the primary duties of responding to calls for service, conducting preliminary and/or follow-up investigations of crimes, responding to traffic accidents, and apprehending, detaining, and arresting suspects.
Licensing/Certification
- Must possess a valid Vehicle Operator's License upon establishing Missouri residency.
- Must acquire and maintain a Type III license of operation and testing of breathalyzer equipment within the probationary period.
- Must be certified through the Missouri Department of Public Safety as a peace officer.
- Must pass state exam and meet P.O.S.T. requirements.
Requirements
- Must pass pre-employment drug test/physical and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
- Must be at least 21 years of age, a United States citizen
- Must have no felony convictions.
- May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
- Subject to emergency call-in.
Abilities
- Successfully complete intensive training course in the principles and methodologies of law enforcement.
- Memorize, retain, and recall information.
- Follow oral and written instructions including interpreting and enforcing laws and ordinances.
- Observe situations analytically and objectively and report them clearly and completely.
- Maintain peace and order during potentially violent or disruptive situations.
- Possess appropriate judgment to react quickly and calmly under stress and when making daily decisions.
- Utilize computer hardware and software systems as required by job assignment.
- Communicate and work effectively with co-workers, supervisors and citizens.
- Render credible testimony in a court of law.
- Utilize police equipment and protective clothing in a manner consistent with safety principles.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Write police reports effectively and efficiently.
- Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.
- Perform effectively as a member of the team in carrying out the City's stated mission and philosophy, including the philosophies of community-oriented policing as promoted by the City of Fulton Police Department.
- Present an overall professional image.
- Deal courteously but firmly in a professional manner with the general public.
- Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public.
- Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.
FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
- Responds to radio dispatched calls for service according to the Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG's).
- Observes, analyzes and evaluates situations to determine appropriate action according the SOG's.
- Monitors and directs traffic and crowd control activities and intervenes as necessary to preserve the peace.
- Arrests, detains, and apprehends a variety of suspects by use of necessary physical means.
- Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of crimes and traffic incidents, interview witnesses, collects and preserves evidence.
- Performs prolonged walking or standing while patrolling on foot.
- Pursues suspects on foot involving running, climbing, jumping and maneuvering under, over and around obstacles.
- Cares for injured and administers basic emergency medical aid.
- Reads, interprets and enforces federal and state laws as well as municipal ordinances.
- Operates police department vehicles and equipment including automobiles, vans, and trucks as well as other specialized equipment such as mobile computer terminals.
- Prepares and presents clear and accurate written and oral reports either handwritten or computer generated.
- Participates in in-service training.
- Testifies in court when required.
- Administers breathalyzer tests on suspected intoxicated persons in compliance with statutes and ordinances.
- Observes, retains, and recalls people, places, and situations in detail.
- Applies community-oriented policing techniques regarding dispute mediation, conflict resolution, analysis of neighborhood problems, behavior management, and crime prevention.
- Performs self-initiated activities such as traffic stops and citizen contacts in accordance with department goals.
Other Requirements
Physical:
- Normal physical mobility: movement from place to place on the job, considering distance and speed.
- Normal physical agility: ability to maneuver body while in place.
- Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
- Above normal physical strength to handle 100 lb. objects, considering frequency.
- Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
- Normal physical balance: ability to maintain balance and physical control.
- Normal coordination, including eye/hand, hand/foot, etc.
- Above normal endurance.
Mental:
- Average concentration/intensity: prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
- Average memory, considering the amount and type of information.
- Average complexity of decision making.
- Average time pressure of decision making.
- Average analytical thinking.
- Average conceptual thinking.