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　　CITY OF SALINA

　　POSITION DESCRIPTION

　　CLASS TITLE: Police Officer GR: S4 FLSA: NE DATE: 01/27/2016

　　DEPARTMENT: Police DIVISION: All

　　REPORTS TO: Watch Commander or Assigned Supervisor APPROVED:_______ JOB CODE: 2060

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　　GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

　　Under general supervision, patrols an assigned geographic area andinvestigates incidents and engages in the

　　enforcement of law and maintenance of order in the protection of lifeand property. Work varies requiring sound

　　individual judgment and the exercise of discretion within prescribedstandards and procedures.

　　MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

　　Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or engages in foot patrol inan assigned area to prevent and

　　discover the commission of crime and to enforce criminal and trafficlaws and regulations; responds to radio and

　　telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime; notesand reports traffic hazards; assists in

　　controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; investigates and preparesdetailed reports on offenses, accidents and

　　damages to property; gives directions and information; effects arrests;employs reasonable and necessary force

　　to subdue resisting individuals and/or accomplish a lawful policeobjective; issues citations; may perform service

　　desk duties; serves warrants and subpoenas; gives warnings; preparesreports on arrests and seized property;

　　directs traffic; handles animal problems; inspects to assure propertyprotection; inspects establishments providing

　　alcoholic beverages and entertainment; intervenes in private or publicdisputes to protect the public peace and

　　maintain order; appears and testifies in municipal, district and federalcourt; transports prisoners; performs initial

　　and follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles;investigates complaints; interrogates

　　persons whose actions are suspicious; issues citations for parking andmoving violations; assists fire department

　　and ambulance personnel in rendering first aid; assist in hazardousmaterial incidents; speaks before school and

　　civic groups as required; serves in stake-outs and on surveillance;impounds and tags evidence; provides general

　　assistance to the public; escorts parades and processions; providesfirst aid, CPR and other emergency medical

　　assistance; operates a computer information terminal; prepares reportsof own activities and investigative and

　　operational reports; performs overtime as required; and performs otherduties as assigned.

　　SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None

　　MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

　　Graduation from high school or GED equivalency, plus one year of workexperience involving public contact or

　　one year of college level coursework; valid Kansas drivers license; nofelony conviction, domestic violence

　　related conviction, or other serious misdemeanor convictions; ability toobtain Kansas Police Officer certification

　　within one year of appointment. Must be at least 21 years of age at timeof appointment, and must be a United

　　States citizen. Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking orusing tobacco products at any time, on or off

　　the job

　　RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

　　This position has a 40 minute response time by way of the most directroute and within the posted speed limits; or

　　must live within the city limits of Salina, Bennington, Minneapolis,McPherson, Solomon, Abilene, or Carneiro.

　　ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

　　Establish and maintain effective work ing relationships with fellowemployees and other members of the criminal

　　justice system. (Daily)

　　Respond promptly, courteously and professionally to calls for service,concerns and complaints from the public.

　　(Daily)

　　Effectively patrol assigned areas deterring and detecting crimes.(Daily)

　　Effectively and properly control crime, traffic or emergency scenes.(Daily)

　　Conduct investigations properly and effectively. (Daily)

　　Effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure toarmed/dangerous persons, dangerous

　　animals, communicable diseases, emergency driving, hazards related totraffic control, and manmade and natural

　　disasters. (Daily)

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　　Maintain training, personal proficiency and demonstrate knowledge ofpolice methods in the delivery of

　　emergency and non-emergency police services. (Daily)

　　Effectively maintain peace and order in assigned areas. (Daily)

　　Effectively interview victims and properly interrogate suspects andprisoners. (Daily)

　　Maintain and apply knowledge of current departmental policies,procedures, rules, directives, laws, regulations

　　and police literature. (Daily)

　　Maintain and apply knowledge of safe and proper use of firearms andother weapons. (Daily)

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