Salary: $36.19 – $48.51 / Hour
Position Summary:
Conducts law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation activities relating to criminal law enforcement in the City of Lincoln City. Work is assigned and reviewed by shift supervisor for conformance to laws, policies, rules and regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols roads, highways, and business and residential areas in the enforcement of traffic and criminal laws, and city codes; responds to a variety of calls for services. Is diligent in preserving the public peace and protecting person and property.
- Must meet performance standards established by the Chief of Police. Employment and police certification require employees to maintain a high standard of ethical and moral behavior by the City of Lincoln City Police Department policy and the Department of Public Safety Standards.
- Responds promptly and effectively to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and takes appropriate actions. Must be thoroughly familiar with Lincoln City including boundaries, streets, public buildings and points of interest.
- Conducts criminal and vehicle crash investigations; makes recommendations for improved transportation and safety procedures within the City; prepares reports utilizing office computers and/or in-car mobile data computers; administers CPR/first aid and AED as needed; conducts investigations and interrogations; identifies collects and processes evidence; takes photographs; prepares diagrams; prepares search warrants.
- Assists and aids crime victims as necessary. Makes referrals as needed.
- Conducts death investigations including those of natural causes, accidental and murder. Is exposed to biohazards and communicable diseases inherent at these and other scenes utilizing protective equipment. Conducts death notifications to next of kin. Completes thorough case/incident investigations and diligently engages in related follow-up activities; gathers and preserves evidence; interviews and takes statements from victims and witnesses; interrogates suspects and prepares related reports; determines appropriate actions to be taken at each incident; Completes departmental forms, logs and summaries related to the processing of evidence.
- Maintains records and prepares reports necessary for efficient successful investigations, crime prevention, prosecution and office procedures which will be reviewed by supervisor. Able to complete comprehensive data entry to comply with State and Federal Crime reporting laws. Testifies in court as necessary.
- Maintains effective working relationship between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provides assistance and back-up to other law enforcement agencies as requested and assigned. Provides appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, regarding ongoing investigations; follows department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, drug activity, gang documentation, etc.
- Performs specialized assignments as needed according to the employee’s abilities and skills and the needs of the Lincoln City Police Department. These assignments can include being a field training officers, K9 Officer or any new special assignment that may be added to the City of Lincoln City’s Police Department in the future.
- Makes complex and immediate decisions without direct supervision regarding life and property.
- Detects and deters potential criminal acts including domestic terrorism and reports such acts to the appropriate agency as required. Performs crime-prevention activities, including surveillance patrols.
- Informs the public and answers inquiries regarding laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Prepares media releases and may be required to speak to the media for newspaper articles, or television and radio news programs. Participates in public relations programs that may include speaking to citizen and school groups and other public service and educational efforts.
- Issues citations to violators; makes arrests, conducts searches; and transports offenders in custody to jail, institutions or extraditions or releases prisoners as appropriate.
- Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships with City staff, other organizations and the general public.
- Is team oriented; places safety of self and others first when making decisions, is loyal to the Police Department and the citizens we serve. Represents the City and the Police Department in a positive and professional manner at all times.
- Follows police policy and all safety rules and procedures for work areas.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age with no criminal record and possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
- Attendance and successful completion of the Police Academy and possession of DPSST Basic certificate required within eighteen (18) months of appointment.
- Must also possess a current CPR/First Aid card or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of appointment and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
Preferred Requirements:
- College-level training, other training or experience with a focus in an area that relates to law enforcement, such as social justice, sociology or criminology or any area of focus that demonstrates an interest in a career in law enforcement is preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of police practices and procedures, investigative methods and techniques, federal, state and local laws, report writing, firearm use and safety precautions is preferred.
- Knowledge of the community and surrounding area is desired.
- Previous experience working with the public is preferred. Previous training related to police equipment or operations, e.g., hazardous materials, firearms training, LEDS General level certification, etc. is a plus.
