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City of Osawatomie Police Officer I/II/III in Osawatomie, Kansas
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Job Overview\ Police Officer I provides law enforcement and public safety services to the community to include the\ enforcement of state and local laws, statutes and ordinances, criminal and crash investigations, crime\ prevention, and traffic enforcement. Areas of assignment include patrol and traffic\ enforcement, investigations, DARE/SRO and administration. This position requires independent\ judgement with superior decision-making skills.\ Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection\ of life and property; to maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, protect life and property within\ the City by performing a combination of duties: suppressant crime patrol, directing traffic, issuing\ citations, summonses, investigating traffic accidents, apprehending and arresting suspects, processing\ prisoners, and protecting crime scenes; and to perform general and specific assignments from superior\ officers in accordance with established rules and procedures; provide quality police service to all\ citizens, visitors, and businesses in an efficient and professional manner. Perform other duties as\ required.\ Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the enforcement of federal, state and local laws, including traffic ordinances.
Assists in the investigation of crimes using state and federal established practices, procedures\ and techniques. Responsibilities include photographing of crime scene, collection of DNA and\ physical evidence, fingerprinting and maintaining precise and accurate documentation of\ investigations.
Assists the police department in educating the public on the Citys Code, ordinances and state\ statutes. Responsible for completing clear and concise work related reports in a timely manner.
Protects the lives and property of Osawatomie residents by participating in preventive,\ proactive patrol by vehicle, bicycle, and on foot, including surveillance of high crime/incident\ areas, after-hours patrol of businesses, and house watches.
Investigates vehicular crashes including directing traffic at crashes, coordinating removal of\ disabled vehicles and dispatching emergency medical personnel if applicable.
Administers first aid and emergency medical care to individuals requiring medical assistance\ when needed until emergency medical personnel arrive on scene.
Assists in the investigation of missing persons, civil matters and noise disturbances.\ JOB DESCRIPTION\ Police Officer I\ Updated March 2024
Retrieves pertinent information from emergency and non-emergency calls. Accurately\ communicates pertinent information to other officers and dispatch by radio, using equipment,\ codes, and procedures properly to ensure clear, concise, and efficient transmission.
Responsible for the proper care and use of assigned patrol vehicle, department equipment and\ weaponry. Maintains and ensures department vehicle, equipment and weaponry is in proper\ operating condition. Ensures equipment maintenance is completed and follows proper storage\ procedures.
Participates in community outreach initiatives and programs sponsored or facilitated by the\ police department.
Performs non-criminal public safety services to the community.
Participates in the facilitation or administration of a department program that serves the Police\ Department and/or promotes the City of Osawatomie Police Department within the\ community.
Reviews and trains to maintain current levels of operations knowledge, stays abreast of\ continuous changes to laws, statutes, and ordinances, enhances knowledge and learning new\ skills in relation to public safety.
Employee may be required to report for duty in response to a local, state or national emergency.
Employe may be required to assist in criminal investigations outside of the City of Osawatomie\ and/or outside of normal scheduled work hours.
Employee may be asked by the supervisor to perform other duties that are not listed but are\ essential to the job.
Employee may be assigned to responsibilities of one of the following specialty units:\ DARE/School Resource Officer (SRO)\ Investigations\ K-9 Handler\ Traffic Unit\ Warrant Service Officer/Team
Employee must perform all other duties as assigned.