Employment Opportunities

Responsibilities

Performs community patrol: Operates a patrol vehicle; observes and enforces violations of parking and traffic laws and city code violations; responds to reports of suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order; responds to radio dispatches; conducts security checks on businesses, schools and other buildings; and answers calls, questions and complaints. Enforces criminal and traffic laws; issues citations for traffic violations; assists motorists in distress. Arrests offenders, utilizing reasonable force if necessary; and transports suspects to the jail. Provides first response medical treatment at injury scenes. Investigates crime and accident scenes: gathers, processes and stores evidence; interviews suspects; takes victim and witness statements. Provides testimony in court. Serves as mental health first responder, mediator, and ensures continuity of care through the mental health system. Ensures vehicle and equipment are in proper working order. Assists in and attends ongoing training in procedures, tactics, weapons, computer systems, and related subjects. Coordinates with other shifts and law enforcement agencies. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports.