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CITY OF SALINA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE: Police Officer GR: S4 FLSA: NE DATE: 01/27/2016

DEPARTMENT: Police DIVISION: All

REPORTS TO: Watch Commander or Assigned Supervisor APPROVED: _______ JOB CODE: 2060

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned geographic area and investigates incidents and engages in the

enforcement of law and maintenance of order in the protection of life and property. Work varies requiring sound

individual judgment and the exercise of discretion within prescribed standards and procedures.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:

Operates an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or engages in foot patrol in an assigned area to prevent and

discover the commission of crime and to enforce criminal and traffic laws and regulations; responds to radio and

telephone dispatches and appears at scenes of disorder or crime; notes and reports traffic hazards; assists in

controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies; investigates and prepares detailed reports on offenses, accidents and

damages to property; gives directions and information; effects arrests; employs reasonable and necessary force

to subdue resisting individuals and/or accomplish a lawful police objective; issues citations; may perform service

desk duties; serves warrants and subpoenas; gives warnings; prepares reports on arrests and seized property;

directs traffic; handles animal problems; inspects to assure property protection; inspects establishments providing

alcoholic beverages and entertainment; intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public peace and

maintain order; appears and testifies in municipal, district and federal court; transports prisoners; performs initial

and follow-up investigations of crimes involving adults and juveniles; investigates complaints; interrogates

persons whose actions are suspicious; issues citations for parking and moving violations; assists fire department

and ambulance personnel in rendering first aid; assist in hazardous material incidents; speaks before school and

civic groups as required; serves in stake-outs and on surveillance; impounds and tags evidence; provides general

assistance to the public; escorts parades and processions; provides first aid, CPR and other emergency medical

assistance; operates a computer information terminal; prepares reports of own activities and investigative and

operational reports; performs overtime as required; and performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: None

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalency, plus one year of work experience involving public contact or

one year of college level coursework; valid Kansas drivers license; no felony conviction, domestic violence

related conviction, or other serious misdemeanor convictions; ability to obtain Kansas Police Officer certification

within one year of appointment. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment, and must be a United

States citizen. Successful candidates are prohibited from smoking or using tobacco products at any time, on or off

the job

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

This position has a 40 minute response time by way of the most direct route and within the posted speed limits; or

must live within the city limits of Salina, Bennington, Minneapolis, McPherson, Solomon, Abilene, or Carneiro.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Establish and maintain effective work ing relationships with fellow employees and other members of the criminal

justice system. (Daily)

Respond promptly, courteously and professionally to calls for service, concerns and complaints from the public.

(Daily)

Effectively patrol assigned areas deterring and detecting crimes. (Daily)

Effectively and properly control crime, traffic or emergency scenes. (Daily)

Conduct investigations properly and effectively. (Daily)

Effectively deal with personal danger, which may include exposure to armed/dangerous persons, dangerous

animals, communicable diseases, emergency driving, hazards related to traffic control, and manmade and natural

disasters. (Daily)

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Maintain training, personal proficiency and demonstrate knowledge of police methods in the delivery of

emergency and non-emergency police services. (Daily)

Effectively maintain peace and order in assigned areas. (Daily)

Effectively interview victims and properly interrogate suspects and prisoners. (Daily)

Maintain and apply knowledge of current departmental policies, procedures, rules, directives, laws, regulations

and police literature. (Daily)

Maintain and apply knowledge of safe and proper use of firearms and other weapons. (Daily)

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