Certified Police Officer - Lateral

POSITION TITLE: POLICE OFFICER

GRADE: 8

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL STATUS: Essential

DEPARTMENT: Centreville Police Department

SUPERVISOR: Police Sergeant

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for local law enforcement work in the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances;

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•           Responsible for performing, under general supervision, duties in patrol, traffic, investigations, administration and support services.
• Safe operation of a motor vehicle during day and night time hours and in all types of weather while simultaneously observing people, places and things
• Standing, sitting, walking and driving for prolonged periods of time
• Responding to highly stressful, hostile and dangerous situations, quickly assessing the situation and taking action to reduce the danger and hostility
• Pursuing and subduing prisoners; controlling uncooperative individuals both orally and when necessary through physical restraint and physical confrontations using the minimum force necessary to affect the arrest
• Responding to scene of land or water accidents; performing the proper and necessary rescue functions; administering first aid; directing traffic; and performing other activities during day and night hours and in all types of weather and environments under unpredictable conditions
• Working overtime, shift work and being on stand-by when necessary
• Qualify with a firearm as required
• Qualify in self-defense skills as required
• Complete written reports accurately
• Use police radio and computer to communicate
• Lift or drag an object or body; stretch, bend, crawl, run, jump and perform other job related physical activities
• Overt, as well as casual, and at times, covert observation of people, places and things during day and night time and in all types of weather while patrolling on foot or in a vehicle.  Includes being able to distinguish colors of vehicles, clothing or other objects.
• Hear and recognize sounds and voices associated with emergency situations and take proper measures to react and respond appropriately to audio information.
• Respond to calls for service from citizens; meeting and interviewing citizens in their homes, places of business, on the street or wherever required.
• Directs and coordinates the investigation of major crimes and incidences in coordination with other agencies
• Confers and collaborates with personnel from other agencies and departments and stakeholders to meet established goals
• Accurately prepares a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances and other written materials
• Wear body armor, gun belt, uniform, tactical gear and other equipment as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate accurately and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to learn and apply police/law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment in daily situations
• Ability and willingness to perform work under adverse and at times, dangerous conditions, in unpleasant environments, during daytime and nighttime hours and for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate, after training, issued police equipment
• Ability to read,  interpret and follow rules, regulations written and oral instructions and orders
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, other employees and the public
• Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws and ability to apply both as required
• Ability to operate a computer with knowledge of email, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle during a routine and an emergency response

EDUCATION

• Graduation from high school
• Police certification by the Maryland Police Training Commission as a law enforcement officer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting; strength and mobility to operate a motor vehicle and take command at an incident or emergency scene; vision to observe emergency scenes and investigations and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone and/or radio.  Must be able to carry and qualify with agency firearms as prescribed by state law.

Disclaimer: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.