Salary
$75,337.60 - $95,347.20 Annually
Job Region
Intermountain
Oregon
Department/Division
Police Department
Organization
City of Tualatin
City
Tualatin
State
Oregon
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of state and local laws and ordinances; considerable knowledge of the laws governing arrest, and search and seizure. Considerable knowledge of the criminal justice system, including courtroom testimony. Considerable knowledge of police investigative procedures and techniques.
Ability to become familiar with the geography and people of the city. Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Ability to operate assigned vehicles and equipment skillfully and safely. Ability to analyze situations and problems quickly and objectively to determine a course of action. Ability to deal both tactfully and firmly with individuals. Ability to multi-task. Ability to think clearly and perform effectively in stressful or emergency situations.
Education and/or Experience: Must be certifiable as a police officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (D.P.S.S.T.). Must be eligible for certification in first aid and intoxilyzer examination through the D.P.S.S.T.
Job Description
The City will create an eligibility list for future use over the next twelve months. This position is open continuously, until the City receives an adequate pool of lateral officers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts investigations of reported criminal activity; responds to citizen requests for service; gathers crime scene evidence and takes latent fingerprints; interviews and takes statements from victims, witnesses, and suspects.
- Performs preventative patrol of city streets, residential and commercial areas of the city. Enforces traffic and criminal laws and City ordinances. Operates radar; checks property security; investigates road and safety hazards.
- Investigates traffic accidents; determines circumstances, takes statements, performs first aid, and requests appropriate assistance. Controls traffic flow and direction.
- Investigates reported crimes, interviews, interrogates, makes arrests, develops criminal cases for prosecution, and appears in court as a witness. Temporarily detains suspects in the holding facility. Transports prisoners as required.
- Prepares full and comprehensive reports on activities. Maintains complete and accurate records of activities performed on duty.
- Responds to calls for assistance, and performs public service functions for the citizens.
- Serves warrants and subpoenas.
- Receives training on a regular basis.
- Uses a computer to obtain various information and communicates using e-mail.
- Assists in the development of crime prevention programs and public relations activities of the department. Performs crime prevention community education functions.
- Assists the public by answering questions about laws, regulations, and ordinances.
- Drives to city facilities, vendors, training programs, and meetings as necessary.
- Rides a bicycle on patrol.
Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
POST
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Continuous