Police Officer

Patrol assignments, as directed; • Enforcement of all applicable local/county ordinances, State Statutes and Federal laws through surveillance, investigation and/or arrest, as appropriate, including the issuance of tickets for violations; • Compliance with all policies and procedures of the department; • Respond and follow through on citizen complaints; • Traffic control measures for accidents, events, obstacles, incidents, crime scenes, and other activities, as needed; • Recognize, locate, obtain and secure evidence while preserving the chain of custody; • Prepare written reports and record maintenance, including daily log entries, daily activity sheets, incident investigations, arrests, and other records; • Participate in court case preparation, appearances and prosecution as required; • Provide first aid, residential and/or business security checks, crisis assistance, and other safety or security activities, as needed; • Maintain vehicles, tools and equipment, used in the performance of the position; • Serve as a positive community resource by establishing and maintaining working relationships with residents, businesses and visitors; • Provide public education information to residents, schools and groups, concerning public safety, as assigned; • Other duties as assigned.