General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate protective service work protecting and serving the citizens, businesses, and property-owners of the City by preserving order and enforcing applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Sergeant.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Performs patrol duties during a specific period in assigned police equipment; examines premises of unoccupied buildings to detect any suspicious conditions; investigates suspicious conditions and complaints; intervenes in domestic disputes; search for, collects, and identifies evidence found at crime scenes; makes arrests of individuals in violation of laws and ordinances.


• Operates patrol vehicles, computers, firearms, radio equipment, cameras, surveillance equipment, and other law enforcement equipment; communicates with dispatchers.


• Assists in investigating traffic crimes; enforces traffic laws and issue traffic citations for violations.


• Assists in complex investigations of criminal activity.


• Prepares required reports; delivers verbal and written information.


• Appears and testifies in court.


• Assists or acts as Animal Control Officer as needed or in his/her absence.


• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.