MISSION

The primary mission of all employees is to provide the citizens of the City of Glenpool with the most efficient and effective service possible. Salaries are paid by the taxes, revenues, and users fees collected from the citizens of Glenpool. Each employee is expected to treat all people with the courtesy and respect due them at all times.

General Statement of Duties

Under general supervision, performs the full range of Police work as sworn officer responsible for the maintenance of the peace, protection of life and property, and enforcement of federal, state, county and municipal laws and ordinances; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This is responsible work involving law enforcement, crime prevention and investigation. Work of this class will normally consist of patrol and traffic activities in the City on an assigned shift, but assignments may vary at the discretion of the Police Chief of shift commander. Work involves an element of danger and employees will be expected to exercise considerable judgment in responding to emergency situations and performing law enforcement duties. Duties will require considerable contact with other local, State and county law enforcement agencies and the general public. Work will require the use of a variety of field and office equipment, including patrol vehicles, weapons and radios. Employees occupying positions of this class will be responsible for providing duties ranging from aiding persons in trouble and providing information on laws and crime prevention, to conducting crime investigation, citizens complaint and traffic accident investigations. Work will normally be performed in patrol vehicles patrolling the City, however, duties may require significant physical exertion in the apprehension of suspects.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED (Illustrative Only)

Drives patrol vehicle in an assigned area and observes conditions and activities, taking appropriate action, where there appears to be potential or are actual violations of the law, disruption of public order, or harm to persons or property; responds to reports of criminal activity, traffic accidents, civil disturbances, misdemeanors, felonies and other incidents; investigates or assists in the investigation of conditions conducive to crime or in response to reports, obtains witnesses and gathers evidence; upon investigation, takes action deemed necessary, including the issuance of citations or warnings, booking of offenders, secures the crime or accident scene, administers first aid, calls for medical assistance, and issues warnings of precaution; serves warrants of arrest, arrests persons on misdemeanor or felony charges; handcuffs, searches and secures their custody; completes related reports; prepares formal descriptive reports of action taken and of suspected illegal conditions or activities for use by the department or other public agencies; maintains complete and comprehensive logs of daily activities and prepares detailed reports of all incidents dealt with; takes necessary follow-up action such as appearing in court as arresting officer of witness or by making call-backs; responds to citizens’ complaints, provides advice and information and resolves problems when possible; inspects motor vehicles for serviceability such as need for repair, service, safety, and emergency equipment; conducts residential and commercial security checks; transports prisoners; provides information and assistance to the general public; performs traffic patrol, conducts breathalyzer test, assists drivers of stalled or accident vehicles; may be assigned to the investigative division as a police detective; maintains order in crowds; watches for stolen cars or missing persons; performs a daily condition and safety check of vehicle and reports maintenance needs; and performs work and overtime as required.

To perform the essential functions of the job, incumbents must be able to perform the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, listening, seeing, observing, repetitive motions.

Medium work exerting up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally, and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.