Patrol & Investigations Officer

McMinnville Police Department; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of McMinnville Police Department is seeking to hire recruit police officers. This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation, and patrol to enforce federal, state and local laws.

This position oversees police program areas, which may require additional specialized training. NTN results must be submitted to the City of McMinnville through the NTN portal, and ORPAT results (including the push/pull machine) must be

Qualifications

• NTN results must be submitted to the City via the NTN portal.
• ORPAT results must be submitted within the past 12 months and include the push/pull machine; passing ORPAT is 5:30.

Responsibilities

• Patrols streets, businesses, and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issues warnings or citations for violations. Performs security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles.
• Responds to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and takes appropriate actions. Directs traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary. Performs CPR/First Aid as necessary.
• Makes arrests, conducts searches, transports and releases prisoners.
• Performs community policing activities such as meeting with individuals and groups to discuss crime prevention techniques. Collaborates with citizens, businesses and other community resources to jointly solve crime and livability problems.
• Provides assistance and back up as requested.
• Maintains written records and prepares reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by a supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution, and office activities.
• Conducts case/incident investigations and related follow-up activities including gathering and preserving evidence, interviewing and taking statements from victims and witnesses, interrogating suspects, and preparing related reports and logs.
• Facilitates the release of appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens in regard to on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending t

Job description

The City of McMinnville Police Department is seeking to hire recruit police officers. This position performs law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation, and patrol to enforce federal, state and local laws.

This position oversees police program areas, which may require additional specialized training. NTN results must be submitted to the City of McMinnville through the NTN portal, and ORPAT results (including the push/pull machine) must be