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PATROL OFFICER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Works on rotating shifts to perform patrol and/or investigation work to serve public, enforce laws, prevent crime, and protect life and property, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Essential Function Task Statements/Duties at this Time: 1. Patrols community to preserve the peace, provide services to the public, enforce laws, control vehicular traffic, prevent crimes, protect life and property; checks windows and doors in business district and investigates suspicious conditions or situations; makes arrests, issues citations; may impound animals. 2. Receives citizen complaints; prepares accurate and complete reports, investigates or assists in investigation of misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies or other violations of city, state, and applicable federal laws and accidents; interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects and victims. 3. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, crimes, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, and abuse or drugs. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Prepares daily activity reports and logs; operates communication equipment such as telephone, teletype, and radios to receive and transmit information and dispatch personnel as needed. 4. Serves warrants, subpoenas, juror summons, civil papers; assists in apprehension of wanted subjects; appears in court to present facts on cases including criminal, civil and juvenile cases and acts as prosecuting attorney on minor cases; accompanies prisoners to court appearances when in custody. 5. Assist disabled motorists; provides escorts; provides directions to public; may be required to assist injured or disabled with first aid administration. 6. Works harmoniously and effectively as a positive, cooperative, team-oriented member with public, co-workers, subordinates, and supervisors. Peripheral Duties: 7. May be required to attend classes and various training sessions in police procedures and new practices and methods. 8. Assists as assigned with public and school liaison programs such as Drug Abuse and Bicycle Safety; assists other law enforcement agencies in investigative, informational or tactical capacity as needed. 9. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities. 10. Maintains contact with general public, court officials and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities. Minimum Qualifications: Meet all DPSST standard minimum qualifications for police officer; if certification is not required at time of hire, must receive basic certification from DPSST within one year of appointment as police officer; attend police academy within 90 days after appointment; pass physical agility, written and oral exams, background check and psychological exam. Preference may be given to certified police officers. Must be at least 21 years of age. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.