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Patrol Officer Job opening - Burlington state Iowa ( Job openings )
Burlington , state Iowa
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2024-03-26T00:00 - 2024-04-30T17:00 | 13 | 1
This is the position of Patrol Officer with the Burlington Police Department. This work involves complex and specialized activities to maintain civil order and enforce laws and ordinances. Police Officers are responsible for the preservation of the public peace, protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, other duties of police work, and proper enforcement of the laws and ordinances in a designated area or on an assigned shift. Each officer is held to a high standard of performance within that structure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Fairly and impartially enforce all traffic laws including parking, bicycle, and watercraft violations by issuing a warning or summons. Faithfully and diligently patrol the City of Burlington, and by his/her vigilance and activity render it difficult for anyone to commit a crime therein. When required to interrupt regular patrol to give attention to any complaint, call for assistance, arrest, or other emergency, he/she shall attend to such duties promptly and without unnecessary loss of time. Investigate reported crimes and detect and apprehend those responsible. Enter reports into the computer and submit any other paperwork on all cases without unnecessary delay. Investigate traffic crashes. Keep his/her immediate supervisor apprised of the progress of assigned cases. Be responsible for the care and preservation of all physical evidence obtained at the scene of a crime. Be familiar with the operation of all investigative aids. Contact and question any person whom he/she has reason to suspect of any unlawful, illegal, or suspicious behavior. Be familiar with practices, haunts, and associations of known criminals, and use every legal means to suppress their criminal activities. Make available to fellow officers or other law enforcement agencies, by appropriate communication, any information to aid in the suppression of crime, apprehension of criminals, and recovery of stolen property or contraband. Be familiar with the juvenile code and the proper procedures and decisions pertaining to juveniles. Note buildings or portions thereof, which may be unsafe. The police officer shall note buildings where noisy, dangerous, or unwholesome trade or activity is carried on. He/she shall submit to the supervisor a detailed report of any nuisance, hazard, or other matter affecting the safety and convenience of the public. Pay particular attention to schools, to prevent loitering or vandalism; businesses in which robbery or burglary attempts are most likely to occur; taverns, and all-night restaurants; and any place where vagrants and criminals might congregate. The Officer shall require that all activities in such establishments be conducted in accordance with City ordinances and state laws. Violations shall be reported, should they occur. Uses appropriate oral and written communication to provide law enforcement information and explanations; maintains appropriate courtesy while with the public; provide assistance and appropriate referrals; advises victims, complainants, violators, parents, etc.; mediates disputes; controls crowds. Presents a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance. Know the names and general locations of the streets, city boundaries, depots, hospitals, public buildings, government agencies, and important business establishments within the city. The Officer shall know names and distances of the principal cities within Des Moines County. Inspect the assigned patrol unit for cleanliness at the beginning of the shift both inside and outside (including the trunk) and ensure that the unit is properly serviced and maintained. Properly care for and maintain all assigned equipment. Testify in court when necessary. Officers shall respond as directed to all court subpoenas, notices to appear, and at such times as they may be required by the County Attorney, City Attorney, Command officer of the department, or other State or Federal subpoenas, always properly attired, and conscientiously prepared to testify truthfully, under oath when called upon to do so. Serve arrest warrants issued by the courts. Work varying schedule and/or shift; may be required to work overtime. Regular and punctual attendance. Represents the City and the Police Department in a responsible, professional, and trustworthy manner.
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