Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, Department superiors, other law enforcement agencies, hospitals, wrecker companies, offenders, victims, witnesses, and members of the public for purposes of exchanging and verifying information, enforcing laws, and de-escalating potentially violent situations through conversation/negotiation.
Incumbent reports directly to Sergeant.
Incumbent performs duties in a police station, in a vehicle, and in the field. Regular duties involve sitting/walking at will, sitting for long periods, standing/walking for extended periods, driving at high speeds, lifting/carrying equipment weighing over 50 pounds, pushing/pulling objects, bending, reaching, crouching/kneeling, close/far vision, color/depth perception, handling/grasping/fingering objects, speaking clearly, and hearing sounds/communication.
Incumbent performs regular automobile patrols and is subject to weather extremes and strenuous physical effort during emergency situations. Incumbent may occasionally be required to force entry into buildings, run fast for short and/or long periods, run up/down stairs, jump up/down from elevated areas, crawl in confined areas, climb over obstacles, and subdue an attacking and/or armed individual. Incumbent maintains considerable contact with offenders and the public and is regularly exposed to disturbing evidence, irate/hostile individuals, and/or physical violence. Protective gear and/or equipment, such as a Kevlar vest, must be worn according to Department policy.
Incumbent works extended or irregular hours, evenings and/or weekends as scheduled, and occasionally travels out of town for training, sometimes overnight. Incumbent occasionally responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
