City of Mesa Arizona Master Police Officer Job Description

Master Police Officer Job Description/City of Mesa Arizona

http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/documents/JobDescriptions/cs4739.pdf

 

MASTER POLICE OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION  Classification Responsibilities:  A Master Police Officer performs difficult investigative police work of a specialized, technical and hazardous nature in the investigation of critical injury/fatal collisions.  A Master Police Officer:  performs investigations and reviews critical injury and fatal traffic collision reports to determine if any felony charges should be filed; reviews and may file felonies related to motor vehicle collisions including Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and aggravated assaults; prepares cases for court presentation; and testifies to findings and conclusions in court.  This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.  Distinguishing Features:  An employee of this class has the responsibility to investigate situations and incidents or work in designated areas which require application of specialized knowledge or technical investigative skills.  A Master Police Officer may be exposed to physical and verbal abuse, and may be involved in a variety of complex situations requiring a high degree of concentration and attention to detail.  A Master Police Officer will often be in situations that require the exhibition of a high level of problem­solving ability.  On assigned cases or projects, the employee is accountable for the quality of work performed and its timely completion.  A Master Police Officer has direct supervision over personnel in the Police Service Officer II (PSO II) classification.  Incumbents are subject to work rotating shifts and 24­hour call­out, including weekends and holidays.  The Master Police Officer class is distinguished from the Police Officer class by the specialized nature of the work performed and/or full­time investigative responsibilities, as well as direct supervision of PSO II personnel.  Supervision is received from a Police Lieutenant and evaluation is based on results achieved.  This class is FLSA nonexempt. 

QUALIFICATIONS  Minimum Qualification(s) Required.  A minimum of four years current, consecutive experience as a Police Officer with the Mesa Police Department and an Associate's Degree OR 65 semester hours of college credit in an accredited college/university degree program.  For members hired before or on October 1, 1994, as a Police Officer or Police Officer ­ Recruit, four years of service will be calculated from the date of hire.  For members hired after October 1, 1994, as a Police Officer ­ Recruit, four years of service will be calculated from the date the member graduated from the police academy.  For members hired as Lateral Police Officers before or after October 1, 1994, four years of service will be calculated from the date of hire.  Special Requirement(s).  Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.  Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required.  Substance Abuse Testing.  Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre­employment or pre­placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.  Preferred/Desirable Qualification(s).  None.

 Master Police Officer Essential Functions Communication:  Communicates by telephone or radio and in a face­to­face, one­to­one setting with the general public including witnesses, victims, and suspects, and/or other City employees and agencies in order to gather information during investigations and arrest criminal suspects.  Communicates internally with other City employees by telephone and face­to­face in order to counsel and discipline subordinate employees, give instructions, and disseminate or gather information.  Prepares performance appraisal forms and counseling memorandums.  Documents subordinate employees' performance for work station files.  Presents testimony and evidence in court.  Instructs others in a classroom setting regarding technical procedures.  Records information and prepares detailed reports of investigative findings with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.  Manual/Physical:  Operates a patrol car requiring a standard Arizona Driver's License to respond to emergency calls, gather information for investigations, and apprehend suspects.  Measures distances using a tape measure or calibrated instruments during investigations.  Diagrams traffic collision scenes.  Maintains the ability to perform all duties of a Police Officer including making forceful arrests and firing a weapon.  Moves heavy objects (up to 125 pounds) including bodies, vehicle parts, and vehicle inspection equipment with an aid to assist.  Enters/retrieves data using a personal computer.  Operates a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system in order to run inquiries and enter reports.  Detects alarms, sirens, gun shots, and other audible signs of warning in order to detect crimes, determine directions, and ascertain the seriousness of incidents.  Observes, inspects, and monitors vehicles, traffic signals, people's behavior, subordinates' conduct, and job performance and conduct of assisting officers to determine compliance with applicable laws, codes, and departmental policies/standards.  Works in a variety of weather conditions in order to complete investigations.  Mental:  Comprehends and makes inferences from information/data collected in order to accurately complete police investigations.  Comprehends and makes inferences from written material in order to evaluate subordinates' work performance, determine completeness of specialized investigations, and interpret/apply related laws, policies, and procedures.  Prioritizes and assigns work to personnel.  Reviews and checks the work of subordinates' and assisting officers by reading police reports, observing actions in the field and evaluating work according to performance standards and departmental procedures/policies.  Learns job­related material through oral instruction, observation on the job, structured lecture in a classroom setting, and reading of police procedures and methods, federal and state statutes, case law, and departmental policies and procedures that relate to traffic collision investigations/reconstruction. 

 Knowledge and Abilities:  Knowledge of:  Mesa Police Department policies and procedures; federal, state, and City criminal and traffic laws, ordinances, and related court decisions; the principles and practices of police work and the laws governing the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, search and seizure, and the rules of evidence; police methods and procedures related to patrol, traffic control, investigation, and suspect identification techniques;  the geography and demographics of the City of Mesa; and principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.  Ability to:  provide supervision and direction to assigned personnel at accident or crime scenes; supervise accident investigations ensuring collection, preservation, and proper handling of physical evidence and property; communicate with, and respond pleasantly to, a demanding and diverse public in answering questions, explaining policies, and handling complaints; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, City officials, and other law enforcement agencies.  The duties listed above are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  Job descriptions are subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.