Police Officer - Entry Level

Perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes. Control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations, investigative duties, and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department.

Must be able to attend 16-week Police Academy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Receives general supervision from the supervisory staff.
• Exercises supervision when acting as Officer In Charge or in emergency situations as senior ranking officer per department policy.

FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Patrol a designated area of the Village to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; check buildings for physical security.
• Respond to general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents.
• Collect, process, photograph and present evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood and related physical evidence.
• Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; check speed with radar; perform selective traffic enforcement; issue warnings and citations.
• Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Assist motorists in distress; clear roadway hazards; enforce parking ordinances.
• Conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys; conduct investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention; make public presentations as assigned.
• Investigate crimes; gather and preserve evidence; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and present evidence in court.
• Prepare reports on calls for service, criminal complaints, arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Maintain custody of prisoners; transfer prisoners to holding facility.

Marginal Functions:

• Perform a variety of special projects as assigned.
• Provide assistance as needed or assigned.
• Maintain and inspect department equipment; report damage or disrepair.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Safety Functions:

• Accept willingly and be supportive of all safety rules, procedures and objectives.
• Be familiar with safety rules applicable to the job and to consult with a supervisor prior to performing any tasks if the appropriate procedure for the task in unknown or unclear.
• Notify a supervisor promptly or correct any unsafe conditions, activities or hazards observed.
• Keep all work areas clean and orderly.
• Never report to work or perform any job tasks while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Operate no equipment without having received the proper training and authorization.
• Refrain from engaging in horseplay, which can lead to accidents and injuries.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment while performing a task either required by rule, practice, or common sense.
• Report promptly to a supervisor all accidents and injuries which have occurred while working.
• Cooperate and assist in accident investigations.
• Comply with established safety rules and procedures.
• Demonstrate sound safety practices and precautions and promote a positive attitude toward safety.

Ability to:

• Operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Use and properly care for firearms.
• Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine and take emergency action.
• Identify potential crime situations or traffic hazards and take preventive action.
• Meet the first aid requirement as prescribed by the State of Illinois and to administer first aid.
• Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of:
• Exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under dangerous circumstances.
• Evaluating various options and alternatives and choosing an appropriate and reasonable course of action.
• Demonstrating intellectual capabilities during training and testing processes.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
• Effecting arrests.
• Subduing resisting individuals.
• Chasing fleeing subjects.
• Running, walking, crouching or crawling during emergency operations.
• Moving equipment and injured/deceased persons.
• Climbing stairs/ladders.
• Performing life-saving and rescue procedures.
• Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Operating assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:
• Armed and dangerous persons.
• Dangerous animals.
• Communicable diseases.
• Hazards of emergency driving.
• Hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic.
• Natural and man-made disasters.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
• Making observations.
• Communicating with others.
• Reading and writing.
• Operating assigned equipment and vehicles.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

License or Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

• Work in an office or emergency environment.
• May work in intense life-threatening conditions.
• Exposure to dangerous persons, firearms, bodily fluids, and noise.
• May be exposed to emergency and disaster situations.
• May work in stressful situations.

Physical Conditions

• Sitting, standing, running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and lifting for prolonged periods of time.
• Operating a motorized vehicle.