Enforces laws established for the protection of persons and property. Carries out general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Detains, arrests, interrogates, and incarcerates suspected violators, and appears as a witness at trials.... [+] More

Enforces laws established for the protection of persons and property. Carries out general and specific assignments from superior officers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Detains, arrests, interrogates, and incarcerates suspected violators, and appears as a witness at trials. Receives additional compensation to specialize in one or more activities, in addition to the basic police duties described at level 1, such as canine patrol; special reaction teams (e.g., special weapons assault team, special operations reaction team); juvenile cases; hostage negotiations; and participating in investigations (e.g., stakeout, surveillance) or other enforcement activities requiring specialized training and skills. Performs work in uniform or civilian clothes and carries arms. [-] Less

Completes and keeps up various records to book and process prisoners. Prepares reports to document arrest information, such as name, address, charge, and arresting officer. Fingerprints and searches prisoners. Records personal property of prisoners and seals property in envelope. Logs... [+] More

Completes and keeps up various records to book and process prisoners. Prepares reports to document arrest information, such as name, address, charge, and arresting officer. Fingerprints and searches prisoners. Records personal property of prisoners and seals property in envelope. Logs and forwards arrest registers to teleprocessing unit to enter information into computer-based information system. Monitors arrest registers, using computer-based information system to ensure timely processing of prisoners in accordance with procedural requirements. Reviews booking reports of prisoners arrested in other districts to verify completeness and accuracy of reports. Schedules pretrial interviews, prepares court dockets, and releases prisoners in response to bail being posted to process prisoners. Answers inquiries to explain procedures, give status of individuals, verify information, and expedite processing of prisoners. [-] Less

Maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, and protect life and property in an assigned patrol district. Perform combination of following duties

patrol a specific area on foot or in a vehicle; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.

Maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, and protect life and property in an assigned patrol district. Perform combination of following duties

patrol a specific area on foot or in a vehicle; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.

Maintain order, enforce laws and ordinances, and protect life and property in an assigned patrol district. Perform combination of following duties

patrol a specific area on foot or in a vehicle; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.

Inspects dwellings and public buildings to evaluate security needs and to recommend measures to make premises less vulnerable to crime, and installs burglar alarm systems. Examines locks, window barriers, alarms, lighting, and other features, ascertains needs, and gives recommendations for... [+] More

Inspects dwellings and public buildings to evaluate security needs and to recommend measures to make premises less vulnerable to crime, and installs burglar alarm systems. Examines locks, window barriers, alarms, lighting, and other features, ascertains needs, and gives recommendations for actions to strengthen security. Lends etching tools to individuals to inscribe identifying information on personal and household articles. Installs portable self-contained protective signal systems and positions sensing devices at strategic locations to detect burglary or other irregularities and to notify police. Inspects equipment to detect malfunctions. Addresses community groups to inform citizens of crime prevention and security methods. May compile and analyze data from patrol unit reports to identify patterns of crime and to recommend changes in police patrols to prevent further crimes. [-] Less

Conducts training programs to enhance public and personal safety and law enforcement. Compiles and arranges materials, prepares and delivers lectures, and plans and implements activities to educate and advise school students, teachers, parents, and civic and business groups on such... [+] More

Conducts training programs to enhance public and personal safety and law enforcement. Compiles and arranges materials, prepares and delivers lectures, and plans and implements activities to educate and advise school students, teachers, parents, and civic and business groups on such topics as personal and public safety, drugs, safe driving, and law enforcement. Coordinates activities between schools, clubs and other organizations, and police department to administer crime prevention programs. Talks with students, teachers, parents, and other individuals to establish rapport, identify problems, offer assistance, and to aid students in danger of becoming delinquent. Carries out investigations to prevent crimes and solve criminal cases detective. May survey premises of homes, businesses, and other establishments to evaluate needs and to recommend safety and security measures. [-] Less

Compiles evidence at scene of crime or fatal accident, classifies and identifies fingerprints, and takes photographs of evidence for use in criminal and civil cases. Dusts selected areas of crime scene to locate and reveal latent fingerprints. Lifts prints from... [+] More

Compiles evidence at scene of crime or fatal accident, classifies and identifies fingerprints, and takes photographs of evidence for use in criminal and civil cases. Dusts selected areas of crime scene to locate and reveal latent fingerprints. Lifts prints from crime site, using special tape. Photographs crime or accident scene to obtain record of evidence. Photographs, records physical description, and fingerprints homicide victims and suspects for identification purposes. Classifies and files fingerprints fingerprint classifier. Develops film and prints, using photographic developing equipment. Submits evidence to commander and identification and records for cataloging. [-] Less

Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in locating and apprehending fugitives and others sought for various reasons and in locating missing persons. Oversees work of subordinate police officers. Evaluates vehicles to detect damage and determine maintenance needs. Writes reports to document personnel activities and budget requirements. Performs other duties as described under supervisor.

Investigates traffic accidents as member of squad to obtain details surrounding accident, determine if crime was committed, and to provide interested parties with reliable data surrounding accident for use in legal action or formulation or revision of traffic safety program.... [+] More

Investigates traffic accidents as member of squad to obtain details surrounding accident, determine if crime was committed, and to provide interested parties with reliable data surrounding accident for use in legal action or formulation or revision of traffic safety program. Photographs and diagrams accident scene and tests brakes and tires of involved vehicles, using testing equipment. Interrogates and records statements of principals and eye witnesses of accident. Reviews all facts to determine if crime, such as vehicular homicide, murder, manslaughter, or assault, or traffic violation was involved. Arrests perpetrator of criminal act or submits traffic citation to violator of motor vehicle ordinance. Files all facts, records, and information involved in case for possible use in criminal or civil legal action or safety program. [-] Less