- Substantial knowledge of law enforcement practices, methods, procedures and standards.
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Considerable knowledge of the use and care of firearms and weapons.
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Considerable knowledge of arrest, rules of evidence and court procedures.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, other law enforcement and public safety personnel, and the general public.
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Highly ethical
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Good moral character
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Willingness to work with the community
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Leadership
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Decision making
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Interpersonal and problem solving skills
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Communication skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not supervise staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet, and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can reach high levels on occasions. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms; possession of hand/eye coordination sufficient to operate various police equipment, firearms and a motor vehicle; the ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone or two-way radio; and the ability to see and read instructions and reports. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally push, pull, lift and/or carry more than 100 pounds.
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Must be sufficiently agile to go from an extended seated position to standing or running position with ease.
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Must be able to observe catastrophic events and still perform your duties effectively.
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Must be able to work extended hours without breaks.
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Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions in assigned required duty attire.
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Vision abilities include close, distant, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
The work schedule varies depending on assigned shift, Sunday through Saturday. This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. Any overtime must be authorized prior to working. Expected to work when assigned to weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, and overtime as required.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional travel may be required to attend off-site training and educational opportunities.
