Police Officer (Certified And Uncertified)

GENERAL SUMMARY

To perform a wide variety of tasks in support of the law enforcement and crime prevention functions; investigate and work any other special assignments; perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police department.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Police Shift Sergeant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere and comply with the City of Mt. Juliet Personnel/Police Policy and Procedure Manual.

• Prepare reports on crimes and activities; attend roll call, briefings and administrative meetings.
• Participate in firearms training in order to maintain proficiency; participate in training for and operation of other applicable law enforcement equipment and weapons for POST Certification.
• Use departmental computer equipment to input, review and gain records, information and other various data; write reports on accidents, arrests, investigations, and other involvement in law enforcement related activities.
• Participate in a variety of law enforcement activities and programs including, but not limited to making arrest of suspects in traffic and criminal offenses, executing search warrants, issuing citations, appearing in court for criminal, civil and other law enforcement related matters, attending roll call meetings; conduct surveillance if needed; apprehend offenders; conduct interviews and/or interrogations with various persons relevant to investigations, arrests, complaints and other law enforcement matters.
• Interact and work with citizens regarding existing and potential law enforcement and crime prevention problems; preserve good relationships with the general public; continually take an active role in educating the public.
• Patrol business and residential areas; respond to alarms; enforce traffic and parking laws and ordinances; respond to and investigate traffic accidents; assist motorists in distress; operate MDC (mobile data computer), speed detection and traffic control devices, and other police equipment as appropriate.
• Respond to emergency calls.
• Participate in investigations, when necessary, involving crimes against person and/or property; secure crime scenes; preserve evidence; direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic; maintain crowd control; interview witnesses, complainants and suspects; initiate and prepare field reports about offenses or crimes.
• Mediate civil and domestic disputes.
• Confiscate and document and illegal, stolen or found property.
• Respond to and assist with emergency medical situations as appropriate; respond to and assist with other emergency management calls, disasters or other extraordinary events.
• Participate in a variety of technical investigative activities involved in identifying and prosecuting persons responsible for the commission of criminal offenses.
• Prepare and testify in court or other legal proceedings.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with the police department or other legal officials as needed.
• Provide assistance to persons with complaints or requests.
• Completes required reports.
• May participate in other operations such as undercover, stakeouts and other intelligence gathering activities as deemed necessary.
• Preserve, evaluate and record physical and trace evidence at crime scenes when necessary.
• May meet with school administrators and teachers in regards to educational and community programs; interact with students participating in educational programs to provide information and answer questions.
• May collect, package, transport, secure, document, and inventory impound property.
• Report conditions to other city, county, state or other agencies that require immediate attention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age.

EXPERIENCE

None required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid Tennessee driver’s license.

• Certification as a Peace Officer by the Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (P.O.S.T). (Required)
• Legal qualification, under the laws of the United States of America and the State of Tennessee to possess firearms and ammunition.
• No felony or serious misdemeanor convictions involving Moral Turpitude as the term is defined by the law and not to have been released or discharged under any other than Honorable conditions from any of the Armed Forces of the U.S.
• Citizen of the United States.
• Have fingerprints on file with the TBI

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Organization structure of police department.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Law enforcement principles and the criminal justice system.
• Use of firearms and other modern police equipment.
• Arrest tactics, baton tactics and self-defense tactics.
• Booking procedures.
• The geography of the City and surrounding area.
• Procedures for detecting, collecting and preserving evidence and fingerprints.
• Court system and presentation of evidence and testimony in court proceedings.
• Modern office equipment, computers, procedures and methods.
• Basic report preparation
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

SKILL IN:

First aid procedures

• Restraint and arrest procedures.
• Handling, storing, cleaning and discharging firearms.
• Surveillance, investigation, interrogation and tactical techniques and procedures.
• Baton use.
• Computers and relevant software applications, to include basic knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Communicating with persons in highly stressful situations.
• Public contact, in variety of situations.

ABILITY TO:

• Use a variety of police equipment including specialized communications and computer equipment.
• Work under stress and use good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups and the general public.
• Safely operate emergency equipment.
• Operate specialized police communication equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Interpret and explain City and department policies, procedures and ordinances.
• Resolve a variety of situations characterized by conflict or danger.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
• Work irregular hours including weekends, holidays and extended hours in emergency, disaster or other situations influenced by workload or staffing difficulties.
• Pass an agility examination.
• Obtain working knowledge of the Tennessee “10-codes”.
• Pass medical/physical and psychological examination and drug test
• Meet the City’s driving standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

• Making observations
• Reading and writing
• Operating assigned equipment
• Assessing the situation at an incident scene
• Communicating with others
• Operating specialized communications equipment.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities that may include the following:

• Running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency operations.
• Moving equipment
• Moving suspects/injured/deceased persons
• Climbing stairs/ladders
• Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Performing life-saving and rescue procedures
• Operating assigned equipment and wearing the extra weight of equipment in a vest

Effectively deal with personal danger that may include exposure to:

• Confined or high work places
• Dangerous animals
• Dangerous people
• Extremely loud noises
• Hazards of emergency vehicle operation
• Hazards of associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic
• Natural and man-made disasters
• Adverse weather conditions

The City of Mt. Juliet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Signatures below indicate the receipt and review of the classification description by the employee assigned to the position and the immediate supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.91 - $32.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person