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　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　The primary responsibility of a police officer is to protect and servethe citizens of Cheney. This position provides citizen assistance,enforces all federal, state as well as local laws and performs patrolduties. Providing public assistance, making arrests, issuing trafficcitations, investigating crimes as well as accidents and other relatedlaw enforcement activities are primary responsibilities of thisposition.

　　SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

　　Works under the general supervision of the Police Chief, Lieutenant, orSergeant

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Enforces all federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

　　Protects the life and property of citizens in Cheney.

　　Apprehends and arrests persons involved in crimes or misconduct in asafe and constitutional method following established rules andregulations set by the state,

　　department and courts.

　　Performs traffic control duties, issues traffic citations andinvestigates accidents.

　　Performs routine patrol duties of City streets, parks, commercial aswell as residential areas and prepares reports.

　　Investigates crime scenes, seizes and preserves evidence.

　　Responds to emergency situations, performs CPR or First Aid andassists ambulance or fire crews as needed.

　　Develops leads and tips.

　　Responds to emergencies using own judgment in deciding course ofaction.

　　Operates and maintains law enforcement equipment including patrolvehicles, firearms and communication equipment.

　　Performs building checks.

　　Interviews witnesses, suspects and victims.

　　Serves warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.

　　Testifies in court, obtains advice from the City Attorney, CourtAdministrator and

　　Municipal Prosecutor regarding cases.

　　Coordinates activities and assists other law enforcement agencies.

　　Conducts safety programs for the public including DARE, trafficsafety, crime prevention, community oriented policing, etc...

　　Maintains contact with police supervisors to provide generalinformation regarding department activities.

　　Answers citizen complaints as well as investigating suspiciousconditions and takes necessary corrective action.

　　Informs public on laws, ordinances and general information.

　　PERIPHERAL DUTIES

　　Assist other departments as needed.Assists with surveillance duties.Provides security during various events.Assists with training new personnel.Performs animal control duties as needed.Serves as weather watcher.Transports prisoners.Attends schools and seminars to maintain proficiency andcertifications.Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

　　Must be 21 years of age.No Felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.U.S. Citizen.High School diploma or GED.A technical degree or some college credit relating to lawenforcement of criminal justice is preferred but not required.This position requires certification from the Kansas Law EnforcementTraining Center and 40 hours of continuing education per KS-CPOSTRules and Regulations.. Employee is expected to have acquired thenecessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably wellwithin six months to one year of employment.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

　　Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principals, procedures,techniques and equipment.Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances and departmentrules and regulations.Capable of solving problems encountered in various situations.Able to communicate effectively both oral y and in writing.Knowledge of all federal, state and local laws and ordinances, CPRand First Aid as well as law enforcement techniques preferred.Should possess excellent public relation, oral and writtencommunication skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

　　Ability to pass and maintain all physical activities andrequirements of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center isrequired.While performing the duties of this position, the employee isfrequently required to sit, stand, walk, run, drive, see, hear,speak, use hands, climb, kneel, smell and other similar types offunctions.The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move 100pounds and exert 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT:

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representativeof those an employee encounters while performing the essential functionsof this job. Most work will

　　be performed outdoors,