Salary: $31.71 – $40.66 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under direction, patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators; take special assignments in the protection of life and property; and perform duties such as juvenile counseling or school liaison, and other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate is experienced with diversity, equity and inclusion; possesses the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input-oriented and values equity, problem solving and development of partnerships; works effectively as a member of a team; and desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.

Essential Functions:

Pursue, apprehend and arrest criminal suspects.
Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.
Maintain public order or security; surveillance of individuals or establishments; operational records; medical and CPR certification; firearm certification; and self-defense and use of force techniques.
Prepare investigation or incident reports.
Administer first aid.
Investigate accidents to determine causes; and illegal or suspicious activities.
Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
Record information about suspects or criminals; and crime or accident scene evidence with video or still cameras.
Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.
Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.
Interview people to gather information about criminal activities.
Determine operational procedures.
Patrol properties to maintain safety.
Direct vehicle traffic.
Issue warnings or citations.
Recommend improvements to increase safety or reduce risks.
Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
Assist motorists or pedestrians; and with mental commitment procedures.
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
Enforce traffic laws and regulations.
Secure buildings.
Intervene in private or public disputes.
Gather and process evidence; and intelligence information.
Execute search warrants and subpoenas.
Recover stolen property.
Participate in DARE, Intercultural Competency and other relevant training programs.
Cooperate and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies.
Capture and transport stray animals to the City pound.

Requirements:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate;
1 to 12 months on-the-job training;
Or equivalent education and experience meeting the minimum qualifications.
Plus, civil service established passing score following completion of Civil Service Examination.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license.
Designated Law Academy Certification;
Or ability to satisfactorily complete the basic law enforcement course at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (meets CPR and First Responder requirements).

Preferred Requirements:

Experience working with a diverse workforce and population.
Bachelor’s degree or college-level coursework in Critical Incident Response/Special Police Operations; Law Enforcement Record-Keeping and Evidence Management; Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing; Protective Services Operations; Criminalistics and Criminal Science; Criminal Justice/Police Science; or related field.

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