PATROL OFFICER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Works on rotating shifts toperform patrol and/or investigation work to serve public, enforce laws,prevent crime, and protect life and property, in accordance withdepartmental policies and procedures. Essential Function TaskStatements/Duties at this Time: 1. Patrols community to preserve thepeace, provide services to the public, enforce laws, control vehiculartraffic, prevent crimes, protect life and property; checks windows anddoors in business district and investigates suspicious conditions orsituations; makes arrests, issues citations; may impound animals. 2.Receives citizen complaints; prepares accurate and complete reports,investigates or assists in investigation of misconduct involvingmisdemeanors, felonies or other violations of city, state, andapplicable federal laws and accidents; interviews complainants,witnesses, suspects and victims. 3. Responds to emergency radio callsand investigates accidents, crimes, civil disturbances, domesticdisputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, and abuse ordrugs. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Prepares daily activityreports and logs; operates communication equipment such as telephone,teletype, and radios to receive and transmit information and dispatchpersonnel as needed. 4. Serves warrants, subpoenas, juror summons, civilpapers; assists in apprehension of wanted subjects; appears in court topresent facts on cases including criminal, civil and juvenile cases andacts as prosecuting attorney on minor cases; accompanies prisoners tocourt appearances when in custody. 5. Assist disabled motorists;provides escorts; provides directions to public; may be required toassist injured or disabled with first aid administration. 6. Worksharmoniously and effectively as a positive, cooperative, team-orientedmember with public, co-workers, subordinates, and supervisors.Peripheral Duties: 7. May be required to attend classes and varioustraining sessions in police procedures and new practices and methods. 8.Assists as assigned with public and school liaison programs such as DrugAbuse and Bicycle Safety; assists other law enforcement agencies ininvestigative, informational or tactical capacity as needed. 9.Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities. 10. Maintainscontact with general public, court officials and other City officials inthe performance of police operating activities. Minimum Qualifications:Meet all DPSST standard minimum qualifications for police officer; ifcertification is not required at time of hire, must receive basiccertification from DPSST within one year of appointment as policeofficer; attend police academy within 90 days after appointment; passphysical agility, written and oral exams, background check andpsychological exam. Preference may be given to certified policeofficers. Must be at least 21 years of age. This job description doesnot constitute an employment agreement between the employer andemployment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements ofthe job change.