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Police Officer

Employer
Appleton
Location
Appleton
Salary
Competitive

This is an entry-level sworn police position responsible for protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work involves patrolling assigned areas, responding to criminal, suspicious, traffic and unusual situations as directed; investigating activities, gathering evidence, securing areas; protecting victims, the public and property; apprehending violators, completing appropriate paperwork and other related duties as required. Police Officers are also required to perform first responder duties and provide basic emergency medical service. Duties are performed under general supervision of the on-duty lieutenant.

A minimum of 60 credits of post-secondary education at an approved college, university, or technical school is required.



Job Requirements:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Operate, with proficiency, all police equipment & vehicles as related to the police officer position.
  • Carry, qualify with, and maintain a firearm.
  • Complete all reports, paperwork, and documents necessary to the police officer position, including, but not limited to, offense reports, accident reports, evidence forms, citizen contact forms, victim information sheets, city summons, traffic and parking tickets.
  • Summarize information from telephone or radio call conversation.
  • Assist individuals with a variety of emergency & non-emergency incidents.
  • Patrol, observe, and monitor residences, parks, businesses, and streets to check for criminal activity and conduct investigations/make arrests as appropriate.
  • Conduct business/home security inspections.
  • Make presumptive diagnosis about nature and extent of patient's condition and choose appropriate treatment and transport technique.
  • Prioritize treatment protocol or patient care on scene and conduct triage as required.
  • Communicate with victims, suspects, and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding a crime.
  • Notify parents/guardians of juveniles involved in mischief or taken into custody.
  • Offer credible testimony at a trial or hearing regarding the specifics of an incident, arrests that were made, evidence that was gathered, or other investigation completed.
  • Label, safeguard, and package evidence.
  • Analyze and compare cases for similarity of Modus Operandi (M.O.).
  • Serve warrant, subpoena, or other court order.
  • Organize and conduct photograph line-ups to isolate suspect.
  • Maintains regular punctual and predictable attendance, works overtime and extra hours as required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Read manuals, correspondence, investigative reports, follow-up reports, lab reports, policies and any other job-related documents relevant to the requirements of the police officer position.
  • Inspect patrol car and equipment to ensure proper operation of communication and emergency equipment.
  • Brief supervisors about shift activities.
  • Operate office equipment (fax, telephone, computer, and printer) to send/receive information.
  • Participate in regional meetings to provide training, to host seminars, to make suggestions, and to obtain information.
  • Lecture to outside agencies (e.g., civic leagues, schools) as a representative of the department (e.g., drug education).
  • Other duties as assigned.

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