PT- Police Officer

h2About the Department/h2pp style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;margin: 0.0px;"em* If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process./em/pbrstronguGENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES/u/strongbrPerforms police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.brnbsp;brstronguSUPERVISION RECEIVED/u/strongbrWorks under the general guidance and direction of the Operations Police Captain.brbrstronguSUPERVISION EXERCISEDnbsp;/u/strongbrAlthough not supervisory in nature, employee may assist to coordinate, instruct or supervise the work of new employees, as assigned.brbrstronguESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSnbsp;/u/strongbremEssential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:/embrulliWorks on assigned shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, preliminary investigation, first aid at accident scenes, and detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes.liMaintains availability by radio and telephone for consultation on major emergencies.liCarries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances.liPatrols streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving law violations.liQuickly responds to 911 emergency radio calls.liExamines doors, windows, premises of unoccupied building in order to detect suspicious conditions.liAccompanies prisoners to the police station, jail or court and appears in court as arresting officer.liGives advice on laws and ordinances and general information to the public.liAttends training classes in police methods, firearms, first aid, and related subjects to maintain certification through the State of Kansas by achieving 40 hours of continuing education units annually.liProvides security and transportation for involuntarily committed mental health patients as assigned.liPerforms typical duties involving: dusting for latent fingerprints, obtaining fingerprints of suspects; interviewing suspects and witnesses; gathering and preserving evidence; arresting violators.liSummoning ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles’ taking measurments and drawing diagrams of scenes.liConducting follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shifts; developing leads and tips; searching scenes for clues.liAnalyze and evalutate evidence; preparing cases for giving testimony and testifying in court proceedings.liPrepares a variety of reports and records, including incident reports, officer daily log, reports of investigation, field interrogation reports, alcohol reports, DUI check list, vehicle impoundment forms, etc.liUndertakes community oriented police work such as public assistance, crime prevention, and community programs.liCoordinates activities with other police officer or other city departments, exhanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney and Municipal Court Manager regarding cases, policies and procedures.liMaintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency sitatuions and provides general information about department activities./ulstronguNON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/u/strongbrulliServes as a member of various employee committees./ulstronguREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/u/strongbrulliProven knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.liDemonstrated skill in operating the tools and equipment utilized by a police officer.liAbility to learn applicable laws, ordinances, and department regulations.liPerform work requiring established physical standards.liCommunity effectively including giving and receiving verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relations with peers, supervisors and the public.liExercise sound judgement in evaluating sitations and making decisions.liMeet special requirements listed below.liAbility to learn the city’s geography.liMust be a United States citizen and be able to read and write the English language.liMust successfully complete and pass internal selection process./ulstronguCOMMITMENT TO MISSION AND ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES/u/strongbrIt is each employee’s commitment to uphold these core values while representing the City of Arkansas City in carrying out municipal duties as public servants. nbsp;These values should form the basis for interactions with the general public, with other agencies and with each other.brbrstrongemMission/em/strongbrThe City of Arkansas City strives to provide a high quality of life for its citizens by furnishing a variety of efficient services in a professional, courteous manner.brstrongnbsp;/strongbrstrongemStatement of Organizational Values/em/strongbremWe value stronguProfessional Ethics/u/strong, which includes:/embrulliHonestyliCompassionliFairnessliConfidentialityliReliabilityliStewardship of resourcesliRespectfulnessliNon-discriminatory behaviorliProfessionalism amp; personal courtesy/ulemWe value stronguCommitment to Citizens through Customer Service/u/strong, which includes:/embrulliCourteous interaction with the publicliPride amp; ownershipliPrograms that address citizen needsliA sense of urgency and responsivenessliA service-oriented approach to patronsliListening as well as hearing/ulemWe valuestrongnbsp;uCommitment to Excellence/u/strong, which includes:/embrulliAn ability to see the big pictureliA sense of prideliA commitment to employee knowledgeliEmployee professionalismliAccountabilityliTeamworkliProtection of health, safety amp; public welfareliA willingness to embrace changeliA commitment to organizational goalsliClear communication/ulstronguEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEnbsp;/u/strongbrulliMust be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.liHigh School diploma or acceptable equivalent.liAssociate degree or vocational school training in political science, criminal justice, public administration, or related field is preferred.liAny combination of the above at the discretion of the City Manager.liNo convictions, diversions, or expungements, adult or juvenile, of any felony offenses.liNo convictions, adult or juvenile, of a crime involving an act of dishonesty, including but not limited to: theft, fraud, false police reports, etc.liNo convictions for any sexually motivated crime whether misdemeanor or felony.liNo convictions for any misdemeanor crimes involving drugs, weapons, violence, and/or use of physical force or threats in the past five years.liHas not been convicted, does not have an expunged conviction, and has not been placed on diversion by any state or federal government for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or its equivalent under the uniform code of military justice, when such misdemeanor crime of domestic violence was committed on or after May 22, 1997.liAdmission to committing a property or non-person felony after reaching age 18, or any crime that would be classified a property or non-person felony under Kansas statutes will be weighted on the facts of the case, taking into account the type of property or non[1]person crime, any property or non-person crime convictions the applicant may have and the length of time that has transpired since any crime was committed. The Chief makes the final decision whether or not to disqualify candidate.liMust not be currently charged with or under indictment of any criminal activity other than minor traffic violations.liMust not have used marijuana and/or hashish within 12 months prior to hire date.liMust not have chronically used or sold marijuana and/or hashish in the past five years. (Chronic use is defined as more than 12 times total). nbsp;liMust not have used prescription level medications which were not legally prescribed to the candidate by a medical professional in the past two years. Examples include but are not limited to: ADHD medications, anti-depressants, pain medications, etc. nbsp;liMust not have used, bought, possessed, sold or assisted in the distribution of illegal or non-prescriptive steroids in the past three years.nbsp;liMust not have used, bought, possessed, sold or assisted in the distribution of any felony level drug or controlled substance, i.e. cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy, fentanyl, mushrooms; opium, methamphetamine, etc. in the past 10 years.liNo convictions for misdemeanor property crimes within the past three years.nbsp;liAdmission or conviction of perjury.liMay not have been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to, or been diverted on a serious traffic violation within the past five years. Serious traffic violations to include, but not limited to Driving under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or both, Reckless Driving, Hit and Run, Vehicular Homicide, and Eluding a Police Officer.nbsp;liMay not have been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest to or been diverted on no more than two moving traffic violations within the past year./ulstronguCERTIFICATION(S) AND LICENSE(S)/u/strongbrulliMust possess a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record as determined by the employer.liMust not have a recent record of suspension or revocation of driver’s license in any state.liMust possess Kansas law enforcement certification as a full-time police officer granted through the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training (CPOST).liMust complete the department’s Field Training Program within 18 months of hire.liMust maintain training requirements as required by Kansas Statute 74-5607a(b)./ulstronguPRE- EMPLOYMENT TESTING/u/strongbrComponents of the following pre-employment testing will be conducted and successfully completed by the employee. nbsp;The Police Chief reserves the priviledge to forgo any of the following steps after completed application based on past experience with the department and the amount of time that has passed since previous employment with the Arkansas City Police Department.brulliCompleted application.liWritten testing.liPersonality testing.liPolygraph examination.liCriminal history background check.liPhysical Capacity Profile – Level 3.liDrug screen.liAlcohol testing.liMedical physical performed by a physician.liPsychological examination./ulstronguWORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS/u/strongbrThe work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job. nbsp;While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to we and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. May come into contact with individuals of a dangerous nature. nbsp;Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.brnbsp;brstronguESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS/u/strongbrThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. nbsp;brnbsp;brMust meet Level 3 in Department of Labor’s Dictionary of Titles – strongMedium Work/strong exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. nbsp;The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hand to finger, handle or fee objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. nbsp;The employee may be required to run, jump and engage in aggressive physical contact in the pursuit, capture, restraint, and arrest of criminals and alleged violators. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.nbsp;/p