Police Patrol Officer - City of McPherson

Police Patrol Officer

 City of McPherson                                                                                                     Police Department

POSITION SUMMARY                                                                                                                                 

Under the supervision of the Police Patrol Sergeant and/or the Police Patrol Lieutenant, at the direction of the Police Chief, the Police Patrol Officer is a non-exempt position under FLSA, which protects and serves the citizens of McPherson.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Enforces all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and maintains familiarity with each by constant study;

·         Protects the life, property, and peace of the citizens of McPherson;

·         Reports for duty at the time and place designated, attired in the regulation uniform and with all equipment serviceable;

·         Proceeds without unnecessary delay to an assigned beat upon establishing relief;

·         Makes arrests, serves warrants, and issues citations;

·         Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment, including vehicles, firearms, and communications equipment;

·         Performs traffic control and building checks;

·         During assignment to investigate major crime scenes, secures the perimeter and preserves all evidence, interviews witnesses at the scene, photographs evidence, and performs all other tasks delegated to them accomplishing the primary   investigative function at the crime scene;

·         Studies the characteristics of the city, becoming acquainted with every city street, alley, and business establishment, and shall give the attention necessary for keeping good order;

·         Cultivates good relations with all citizens and is especially friendly and helpful to children and the elderly;

·         Applies the principles of selective enforcement while patrolling, both in the control of traffic and in the control of criminal activity on any beat;

·         Observes and detects conditions that jeopardize the safety of persons and property, and takes appropriate action to correct such conditions;

·         Performs in a manner that will build public confidence;

·         Assists other law enforcement agencies;

·         Follows Department policies and procedures;

·         Follows safety procedures and practices;

·         Provides credible testimony at any court proceedings.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

  ·         Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

        Classification

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FLSA:      NON-EXEMPT

ADA:        APPLICABLE

FMLA:      ELIGIBLE

KP&F:      ELIGIBLE

OSHA:

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

WORKING CONDITIONS:

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS

EXPLOSIVES

ADVERSE WEATHER

ELEMENT OF RISK

POLICE PATROL OFFICER - POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of employment.

Education:  A high school diploma or GED is required. This position requires graduation from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, 40 hours of continuing education annually, and a valid Kansas Driver’s License.

Technical Skills:  A thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, law enforcement techniques, criminal investigations, and mathematics is required.   This employee must be able to efficiently operate firearms, patrol vehicles, computers, two-way radios, radar equipment, breath analysis equipment, and other law enforcement equipment. The ability to concentrate on tasks in the presence of distractions, to complete and check forms and documents, to understand and anticipate problems, and to read and interpret maps, manuals, legal documents, reports, and written instructions is required. This employee should possess excellent public relation, supervisory, organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Problem Solving: Independent problem solving is involved in this position. This employee encounters problems with personnel issues, domestic violence, citizen complaints, and criminal investigations.

Decision Making: Independent decision-making is involved in this position. This employee makes decisions about making arrests, investigating crimes and accidents, resolving personnel issues, and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner.

Supervision:  The Police Patrol Officer works under the supervision of the Police Patrol Sergeant and/or the Police Patrol Lieutenant, within the Chain of Command, under the direction of the Police Chief. This employee exercises supervision over subordinate personnel.

Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the safe operation of Department equipment.

Personal Relations:  Daily contact with the general public, co-workers, and supervisory personnel is expected.

Working Conditions: Adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, explosives, heights, excessive noise, and adverse weather conditions is expected. This position contains an element of risk to personal safety while performing the day-to-day duties. This employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens while investigating crime scenes, seizing and preserving evidence, and assisting other emergency services.

Physical Requirements: The ability to pass and maintain all physical activities and requirements of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center is required.

Residential Requirements: Must obtain residency within fifteen miles of the city limits of McPherson within agreed upon timeframe.

***The specific statements shown in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Updated 06/16/2020                                                   Department of Labor Classification: Level 4 position