Yuma Arizona Master Police Officer Description

Yuma Arizona Master Police Officer Description

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, patrols, investigates, responds to calls for service, enforces laws, prevents crimes, educates citizens according to area of assignment. The work of this classification is distinguished by its increased independence of action, greater knowledge of the law enforcement field, and the ability to complete complex investigations and solve problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

_ Enforces Federal, State and City laws, codes and ordinances;

_ Responds to service calls from citizens regarding accidents, criminal or civil acts, or need for assistance;

_ Primary responder to all 911 emergency public safety calls for service, including Hazmat;

_ Assists the Sergeant in the investigation of critical incidents or major events as assigned or delegated;

_ Serves as a mentor to less experienced officers in the field;

_ Performs pro-active patrols in assigned areas to deter or detect criminal activity;

_ Investigates accidents and prescribes enforcement action based on investigation and interviews with victims, witnesses, and participants;

_ Conducts criminal investigations including the gathering and preserving of evidence, interrogation of suspects or criminals and interviewing victims and witnesses;

_ Educates students, parents, citizens, neighborhoods and community groups on crime prevention, bicycle safety, safe driving, Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol, child and adult safety precautions, awareness of environment, dangerous situations, drugs, and community resources and support available to individuals and families;

_ Develops and distributes educational and informational materials related to area of assignment;

_ Identifies crime problems and initiates action to address them;

_ Maintains and prepares case reports and daily logs of activities in assigned areas;

_ Prepares cases for traffic, criminal and civil court actions with prosecuting attorneys;

_ Testifies in court to evidence gathered and presented;

_ Participates in specialized duties according to area of assignment;

_ Drafts search warrants and conducts searches as assigned;

_ Detains, arrests, transports and turns over suspects and criminals to jail or detention officials;

_ Serves Order of Protection, Harassment Orders, Arrest Warrants;

_ Gives presentations to a variety of audiences in schools, community organizations and at special events;

_ Resolves routine to moderately complex problems encountered in performance of work assignments;

_ Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

Considerable knowledge of:

_ Federal, State and City public safety laws, statutes, rules, regulations and guidelines;

_ Law enforcement trends and modern police practices and procedures;

_ Arrest, evidence collection, search, seizure and crime scene investigation laws, rules, guidelines and     methods;

_ Investigative techniques related to complex crime and incident investigation;

_ Local geography and street addresses;

_ Business English, spelling, and general office practices;

_ Police radio, dispatch and communication practices and procedures;

_ Community Policing techniques and procedures and applications;

_ CPR and First Aid methods and procedures;

_ Computer hardware, software and peripherals to enter, retrieve, research and manage databases;

_ Customer service methods and techniques.

 

Skilled in:

_ Understanding and following written and oral instructions;

_ Effective oral and written communications;

_ Soliciting information from emotional or angry individuals;

_ Enforcing civil and criminal laws, codes, regulations, operational standards and mandates;

_ Responding to and managing emergency calls for service and critical incidents;

_ Following established operational procedures when chasing, arresting, and transporting criminals and suspects;

_Investigating, interrogating and interviewing suspects to deter, stop or resolve criminal activities;

_ Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work requires working rotating shifts and extended workdays outside the regular working hours, overtime, and call-out assignments. Work requires data entry, public speaking, vision, hearing, regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, running, heavy lifting and carrying, and safely and effectively using tools of the trade (firearms, tasers, etc.). May be exposed to hazardous conditions, extreme weather conditions, infectious diseases, air and water borne pathogens, body fluids, combative and assaultive suspects and criminals. Work is performed in office and field environments. Requires the safe use of a City vehicle on City business.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate's Degree or 65 college credits; eight (8) years experience as a City of Yuma Police Officer, which includes at least four years of successful performance in the special assignment of Investigations/SBA, Field Training Officer, or Traffic Motor Officer, or at least six years of successful performance in any combination of the special assignments of DARE/SRO, Community Oriented Policing, Gangs, Public Information Officer, or Dog Handler. This requirement does not include light duty assignments.

Work Performance: Satisfactory performance evaluation ratings of 3.5 or above for the previous three (3) years, and no disciplinary action above a written PPR entry or verbal reprimand and no disciplinary action resulting from a sustained internal investigation for the previous three (3) years.

Additional: Must possess and maintain Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Law Enforcement Certifications and a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Application Process: Officers who feel they have met the above qualifications may apply for the rank of Master Patrol Officer by submitting a memo to the Lieutenant assigned to Quality Assurance with all supporting documentation attached. The submitting officer is responsible for maintaining and providing the required supporting documents for review. A panel consisting of the Quality Assurance Lieutenant, serving as Chair, two Sergeants, a Human Resources employee, and a certified Patrol Officer will review the documentation and make recommendation to the Chief of Police for acceptance or denial. Such recommendations will be in writing. The Police Chief will make the final determination, which will be provided in writing to the Officer. Officers not recommended for selection will be provided written feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their qualifications.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: An employee in this class is required to live within fifteen (15) miles of the City limits, and within the United States.