Police Officer

Arkansas City Police Department; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas City Police Department is seeking a capable officer to perform patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement duties. You will respond to emergencies, gather evidence, and participate in community programs to promote safety.

The role requires knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, ability to learn city laws, and the capacity to communicate effectively with the public. Candidates must be 21+, with education as noted, and pass internal selection.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.
• Associate degree preferred; related education may be substituted.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history within past seven years.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to preserve peace and enforce laws.
• Investigate and respond to crime and emergencies.
• Conduct traffic control and accident response.
• Prepare and maintain incident and investigation reports.
• Attend training in police methods, firearms, and first aid.
• Coordinate with other officers and city departments as needed.
• Provide information and assistance to the public.

Skills

Law enforcement principles

Communication skills

Sound judgment

Geography knowledge

Reading and writing English

Education

Associate degree in criminal justice or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Police equipment operation

Job description

• If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Police Sergeant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Although not supervisory in nature, this position is tasked with providing leadership and guidance for other staff members within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Works on assigned shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, preliminary investigation, first aid at accidents, and detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
• Maintains availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies.
• Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
• Patrols streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving law violations.
• Quickly responds to 9-1-1 emergency radio calls.
• Examine doors, windows, premises of unoccupied buildings to detect suspicious conditions.
• Accompany prisoners to headquarters, jail, or court and appear in court as arresting officer.
• Gives advice on laws and ordinances and general information to the public.
• Attend training classes in police methods, firearms, first aid, and related subjects.
• Perform typical duties involving dusting for latent fingerprints, obtaining fingerprints of suspects, interviewing suspects and witnesses, gathering and preserving evidence, arresting violators.
• Summoning ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; taking measurements and drawing diagrams of scenes.
• Conducting follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; developing leads and tips; searching scenes for clues.
• Analyze and evaluate evidence; preparing cases for giving testimony and testifying in court proceedings.
• Prepares a variety of reports and records, including incident reports, Officer's Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation reports, alcohol reports, DUI check list, vehicle impoundment forms, etc.
• Undertakes community-oriented police work such as public assistance, crime prevention, and community programs.
• Coordinating activities with other Police Officers or other City departments, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney and Municipal Court Manager regarding cases, policies and procedures.
• Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a member of various employee committees.
• Attending meetings, training and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Demonstrated skill in operating the tools and equipment utilized by a police officer.
• Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department regulations.
• Perform work requiring established physical standards
• Communicate effectively including giving and receiving verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relations with peers, supervisors, and the public.
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Meet special requirements listed below.
• Ability to learn the City's geography.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to read and write the English language.
• Must successfully complete and pass internal selection process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

Work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. May encounter individuals of a dangerous nature. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must meet Level 3 in Department of Labor's Dictionary of Titles – Medium Work exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 – 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible 10 pounds or force constantly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may be required to run, jump, and engage in aggressive physical contact in the pursuit, capture, restraint, and arrest of criminals and alleged violators. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
• Associate degree or vocational school training in political science, criminal justice, public administration, or related field is preferred.
• Any combination of the above at the discretion of the City Manager.
• Must not have felony convictions and disqualifying criminal history within the past seven years.

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