Job Information
City of Whitehall Police Officer in Whitehall, Ohio
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DEPARTMENT: Division of Police FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK:
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The Police Patrolman is the line Officer within the Division of Police who is usually assigned to the Patrol Bureau or the Detective Bureau but, at the Chief's discretion, may also be assigned to such capacities as Systems Administrator, Vice Officer or OIC, as needed. The position is classified under Civil Service and reports directly to the assigned Sergeant.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Importance Tasks 1 Usually drives a police vehicle, rides a bicycle or walks, patrolling a designated area 2 Regularly reports unsafe conditions such as obstructions in the streets 3 Usually patrols a designated area to enforce State Laws and City Ordinances 4 Answers calls for service as dispatched 5 Investigates complaints as assigned 6 Takes action as necessary to prevent crime and/or to apprehend criminals 7 Continually maintains public safety 8 Consistently assists citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations 9 Regularly issues citations for violations of traffic laws 10 Makes arrests as warranted, sometimes requiring the use of force and physical exertion 11 Regularly transports prisoners 12 Regularly investigates vehicle accidents, attempting to determine causes and other pertinent facts 13 Regularly conducts investigations of crimes, preserves crime scenes, gathers and preserves evidence 14 Regularly investigates conditions which may indicate a crime is about to be, or has been committed
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Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Regularly checks doors and windows of homes and businesses for security Testifies in court as subpoenaed to do so
Assists injured persons, notifies families of injuries as needed Sometimes processes blood, urine and other bodily fluids as evidence Assists stranded motorists as dispatched or encountered
Maintains daily records and prepares reports
Regularly works with juveniles and school authorities Consistently maintains good public relations
Directs, enforces and regulates traffic as needed
Responds daily to radio messages or telephone instructions
Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect citizens and to maintain order as needed
Regularly prepares for the prosecution of criminal offenses involving individuals who have been arrested
Sometimes procures medical treatment or social services for individuals and may be required to transport individuals to these facilities
Regularly investigates delinquency, m
