Cordova Public Safety Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Human Resource Dept. is applications for regular, full-time POLICE OFFICERS

Pay Range : $20.00 plus / per hour plus benefits, DOE

Please call the City of Cordova for an application packet. This packet needs to be filled out and submitted, in full, in order to be considered for this position.

907-424-6200

THE CITY OF CORDOVA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

POSITION TITLE: POLICE OFFICER

Serves a 12 month probationary period

DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT

SUPERVISOR: POLICE CHIEF

POSITION SUMMARY: ENFORCES CITY AND STATE CRIMINAL LAWS, PROTECTS LIFE AND PROPERTY; ENSURES PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE CITY.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Enforces law for the protection of the community.
Responds to emergency calls involving public safety.
Investigates criminal complaints.
Conducts searches and seizures; collects, prepares and presents evidence; testifies in court.
Works with State and Federal Enforcement agencies.
Writes investigative, incident, activity, and similar reports.
Makes arrests.
Enforces motor vehicle laws; pursues and apprehends violators; enforces “driving under the influence” laws, including collecting evidence and operating blood alcohol testing device.
Performs preventative patrols.
Reconstructs and investigates accident scenes.
Performs jail duties.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS :

Performs vehicle and facilitates maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
Trains staff and the public in related public safety activities.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Performs other work related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

Good knowledge of: laws of arrest, search, and seizure; rules of evidence; criminal activity; collection and preservation of evidence; courtroom procedures; accident reconstruction; public safety policies and procedures; legal liabilities, preferred.
Demonstrates ability to: Interpret and apply motor vehicle codes and criminal laws; communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing; organize data and testify in court; operate a vehicle in pursuit situations; physically restrain subjects; make arrests; proficiently use weapons and operate equipment associated with public safety.
Ability to obtain officer certification from the State of Alaska .
Posses a valid driver’s license.
Obey all safety rules.
Ability to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.
Must be able to pass a medical exam as specified by the APSC (Alaska Police Standards Council)

The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all the job duties. 5/03

The above job description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all the job duties. 5/03