GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level technical law enforcement duties related to enforcing the laws, maintaining the peace, security, rendering aid and protecting the citizens of Roosevelt City. Functional assignments may include one or more of the following: patrol, investigations, domestic violence, animal control, emergency management, code enforcement, court security, school resource, firearms/in-service training, drug awareness, task forces, K-9 program, warrants, evidence and records management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Lieutenant or Sergeant or Corporal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General Law Enforcement Performance Expectations: Performs duties that put life and/or personal safety at risk; performs duties to actively prevent or detect crime and enforce criminal statutes or ordinances of the state of Utah; responds to situations involving threats to public safety, makes emergency decisions affecting the lives and health of others; performs various duties consistent with ensuring and providing community protection.

Investigation: Answers business/bank complaints of theft, forgery, scams, bounced checks, embezzlements, bad credit and white collar crimes; alerts businesses and community of check forgeries, and short change artists; performs surveillance; obtains search warrants; works closely with City and County attorney concerning legalities involved in certain cases and arrests. Conducts criminal investigations; processes scene of crime; finds, identifies, marks and preserves evidence; interviews and interrogates witnesses, victims and suspects; prepares all necessary reports; utilizes fingerprinting, photography and other specialized equipment in processing crime scenes.

Develops informative contacts and participates in covert operations; investigates and apprehends persons suspected of illegal sale, purchase or use of narcotics; may examine prescriptions and pharmacy's and physician's records to ascertain legality of sale and distribution of narcotics; arrests narcotic offenders; obtains statements for prosecution of offenders and gives court testimony.

Manages investigative case load of major felony crimes; handles rape and homicide cases; works closely with supervisor(s) in solving difficult cases; follows-up and insures completion of all cases; conducts research and pursues clues, makes telephone calls, tracts criminal histories, secures existing information on suspects, etc.; apprehends and arrests suspects.

Patrol/Traffic:

Completes detailed and accurate reports of daily activities, criminal cases, arrests, traffic accidents and other cases as appropriate; attends court and gives testimony as needed to relate circumstances of arrests and various enforcement activities.

Enforces all applicable city, state, and federal laws and ordinances by apprehending, citing and arresting violators a appropriate; enforces traffic laws and regulations to assure safe and efficient traffic flow; conducts speed enforcement activities; initiates traffic stops and issues citations.

Operates police vehicle and other department equipment in a manner that will maximize its life span and will provide the utmost safety for the officer and the public; maintains visible presence to deter and prevent crime; investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic and parking violations; directs traffic and assists motorists as needed.

Patrols all areas of Roosevelt City in police vehicles, or on foot, including the city streets and businesses, checking for unlocked doors, windows and building security; makes business location and residential house checks for possible illegal activities.

Performs ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community; as assigned, represents the department by speaking at public meetings and schools to educate and inform citizens; presents a professional image in both appearance and demeanor.

Responds to calls for service and renders aid to distressed citizens by maintaining the peace, supplying information, and aiding in assisting the citizens as applicable.

Responds to crimes in progress; secures, defuses and resolves high risk felony calls; secures crime scenes for evidence searches; makes preliminary investigation and interrogates complainants, witnesses and suspects; completes complaint questionnaires; performs case follow-up and assists with investigation activities as assigned; makes arrests.

Responds to calls for assistance; controls traffic and enforces traffic laws and ordinances; directs traffic, assists motorists, issues citations and warnings for D.U.I's, moving violation and investigates accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and submits accident, offense, arrests and other forms and reports as necessary.

Serves processes, notices, summons and subpoenas and keeps records of dispositions; escorts prisoners to and from county jail or from one location to another; subdues unruly prisoners when necessary; serves warrants, processes, notices, summons and subpoenas and keeps records of disposition. Performs related duties as required.

Tactical: May serve as a member of a tactical unit, SWAT, CIT, Drug Interdiction, etc.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a United States Citizen.

High school degree.

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Must possess a valid Utah Driver License or obtain one before hire and have a good driving record.

Must have no felony or domestic violence convictions.

Must pass POST physical fitness standards before hire.

Applicants certified in other states are eligible to take the test and must pass the Utah State POST waiver prior to hire.

1. Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities periodically involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching. Essential functions require talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Frequent travel required in course of performing portions of job functions. Elements of the job pose various degrees of hazard uncertainty common to law enforcement.