Police Officer
City of Moscow, Moscow, ID, United States
Position Details
Position Title: Police Officer
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: Police Step & Grade Officer Level
Reports To: Police Sergeant
Cell Phone Stipend: Eligible/Ineligible
Revised: 9/6/2024
Supervisory Functions
Full-Time Employees ? Seasonal Employees
Part-Time Employees ? Volunteers
Temporary Employees ? No Supervisory Functions
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform police protection and other services to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the citizens of Moscow; respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance; detect, apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce the laws and ordinances of the City; perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Provide police protection and other services to enforce the laws and ordinances of Moscow and safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of citizens.
Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information, and general assistance; resolve problems as needed.
Provide first aid and rescue services at crime scenes, accidents, and other emergency situations.
Communicate with other City personnel, law enforcement agencies, and health care providers to coordinate efforts and exchange information.
Prepare accurate and detailed investigative reports; complete a variety of forms and issue citations as appropriate.
Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, batons, handcuffs, flares, and others according to established procedures.
Drive a patrol vehicle in an assigned area, observing for conditions and activities that may pose potential or actual harm to persons or property, disruption of public order, or any other violations of law.
Respond to observed or reported suspected or actual harmful or illegal conditions or activities, investigate activities, and take action in response to such conditions or activities, for use by the department and other public agencies.
Apprehend traffic violators, issue citations, warnings, and conduct booking for offenders.
Apprehend and arrest persons suspected or convicted of committing crimes.
Investigate criminal complaints to determine if a case is valid and able to be prosecuted.
Observe, interview, and interrogate victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Research cases and develop investigative strategy.
Prepare cases for trial, including preparation of evidence, photographs, and documents.
Conduct background investigation of offenders as necessary, including detailed checks of automated information; present material in court as necessary.
Maintain proficiency in driving, the use of firearms, defensive tactics, and arrest control techniques in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Participate in or provide training and instruction in specialized police duties as directed.
Provide direction or information to individuals or groups to prevent, subdue, or alleviate harmful, dangerous, or illegal situations.
Conduct crime scene investigation, including photography, evidence gathering, and measuring; perform surveillance duties as assigned.
Provide instruction in schools and the community regarding crime prevention and other law enforcement subjects as assigned.
Conduct educational presentations for various community groups and organizations.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Graduation from high school or GED.
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver's License.
Qualification for Basic Certification through Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.
Successful completion of background investigation including physical, psychological, and polygraph examinations.
Basic POST Certification within twelve months of employment.
Competencies
Principles, practices, and procedures used in police work.
State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
Geographical knowledge of the service area.
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Position Title: Police Officer
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: Police Step & Grade Officer Level
Reports To: Police Sergeant
Cell Phone Stipend: Eligible/Ineligible
Revised: 9/6/2024
Supervisory Functions
Full-Time Employees ? Seasonal Employees
Part-Time Employees ? Volunteers
Temporary Employees ? No Supervisory Functions
Basic Function
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform police protection and other services to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the citizens of Moscow; respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance; detect, apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce the laws and ordinances of the City; perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Provide police protection and other services to enforce the laws and ordinances of Moscow and safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of citizens.
Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information, and general assistance; resolve problems as needed.
Provide first aid and rescue services at crime scenes, accidents, and other emergency situations.
Communicate with other City personnel, law enforcement agencies, and health care providers to coordinate efforts and exchange information.
Prepare accurate and detailed investigative reports; complete a variety of forms and issue citations as appropriate.
Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, batons, handcuffs, flares, and others according to established procedures.
Drive a patrol vehicle in an assigned area, observing for conditions and activities that may pose potential or actual harm to persons or property, disruption of public order, or any other violations of law.
Respond to observed or reported suspected or actual harmful or illegal conditions or activities, investigate activities, and take action in response to such conditions or activities, for use by the department and other public agencies.
Apprehend traffic violators, issue citations, warnings, and conduct booking for offenders.
Apprehend and arrest persons suspected or convicted of committing crimes.
Investigate criminal complaints to determine if a case is valid and able to be prosecuted.
Observe, interview, and interrogate victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Research cases and develop investigative strategy.
Prepare cases for trial, including preparation of evidence, photographs, and documents.
Conduct background investigation of offenders as necessary, including detailed checks of automated information; present material in court as necessary.
Maintain proficiency in driving, the use of firearms, defensive tactics, and arrest control techniques in accordance with departmental guidelines.
Participate in or provide training and instruction in specialized police duties as directed.
Provide direction or information to individuals or groups to prevent, subdue, or alleviate harmful, dangerous, or illegal situations.
Conduct crime scene investigation, including photography, evidence gathering, and measuring; perform surveillance duties as assigned.
Provide instruction in schools and the community regarding crime prevention and other law enforcement subjects as assigned.
Conduct educational presentations for various community groups and organizations.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Graduation from high school or GED.
Licenses & Certifications
Valid Driver's License.
Qualification for Basic Certification through Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.
Successful completion of background investigation including physical, psychological, and polygraph examinations.
Basic POST Certification within twelve months of employment.
Competencies
Principles, practices, and procedures used in police work.
State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
Geographical knowledge of the service area.
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