JOB
DESCRIPTION
Title: MASTER
POLICE OFFICER
GENERAL
PURPOSE
Under
the general supervision of a Sergeant, performs complex law enforcement duties
in providing security, protection and enforcing all laws and city ordinances,
performs complex work in investigating crimes.
EXAMPLE
OF DUTIES (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the
listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this
class.)
Responds
to life and property threatening calls, such as robbery, burglary, family disturbances,
theft, vandalism, arson, riot, fire, etc.
Conducts
investigation and follow-up investigation on scene and suspect; makes arrests of
offenders.
Writes
and files crime case reports, arrest reports, complaint reports, traffic
accident reports for each case handled during the shift; issues tickets to
traffic violators and testifies in court.
Performs
traffic enforcement and routine patrol; operates the Intoxilyzer and radar equipment;
monitors traffic movement; reports hazards, such as blockages of street view, holes,
etc.
Conducts
security checks of business and residential establishments; issues tickets to traffic
violators.
Utilizes
and trains canines for police work.
Utilizes
problem solving techniques to address community problems.
Provides
both written and verbal information to the public upon request.
Participates in and initiates directed
patrols.
May
function as the officer in charge, in the absence of the Sergeant.
Performs
vehicle, foot, bicycle and motorcycle patrol.
Investigates
criminal cases ranging from crimes against persons and property to crimes against
peace, murder, or indecency; carries out evidence, custody, crime scene
control, interviewing of witnesses and suspects in preparations of written
formal case reports.
Conducts
undercover investigative activities including establishing a relationship with informants
to detect illegal activities.
Conducts
surveillance of known offenders and known illegal activities for major mass arrests.
Originates
investigation cases as necessary, prepares records and reports; meets with District
Attorney to determine whether warrants will be issued or not.
Works
in liaison with Murray School District personnel for common problems and investigations.
Performs
related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
and Experience
Minimum
ten (10) years experience as an officer either with Murray Police Department or
with another full time police service agency as determined at the time of
hiring by the Chief of Police.
Obtain
three (3) consecutive annual employee evaluations with an overall score of at
least 3.75.
POST
Advanced Officer Certification.
Fulfilling
all requirements necessary for certification as a Master Police Officer (see Master
Police Officer requirements).
Special
Requirements
Must
be POST certified; must possess a valid Utah Driver License.
Maintains
40 hour POST in-service training minimum.
Must reside within the boundaries of Salt Lake
County within one (1) year of appointment.
Necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working
knowledge of police terminology and practices; working knowledge of city,
state
and federal law; working knowledge of the citizen's rights; working knowledge
of
the
laws of traffic, evidence, search and seizure; working knowledge of
investigative techniques.
Skill
in the use of firearms and all related police equipment.
Ability
to make rapid and sound decisions under pressure; ability to remain composed in
stressful situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with the police, other agencies, and the public; ability to
communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
TOOLS
& EQUIPMENT USED
Police
car, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, handcuffs,
Breathalyzer, first aid equipment, desktop and laptop computer, tape recorder.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,
stand,
walk,
talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger,
handle,
or
operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific
vision
abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral
vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Work
is performed primarily in office, vehicles, and outdoor settings, in all
weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night
shifts. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high,
precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet
and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals,
extreme cold, extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.
MASTER POLICE OFFICER
REQUIREMENTS
This
order consists of the following:
I. Purpose
II.
Procedure
I. PURPOSE
II.
PROCEDURE
A. Eligibility
Requirements
1. Minimum
ten (10) years experience as an officer either with Murray Police Department or
with another full time police service agency as determined at the time of
hiring by the Chief of Police.
2. Obtain
last 3 consecutive annual employee evaluations with an overall rating of at
least 3.80 with no individual rating below 3.0.
3. POST
Advanced Officer Certification, including physical fitness.
4. Post
or other approved training courses relating to:
a. First
Line Supervisor
b. Instructor
Development
c. Internal
Affairs
AND
6. Obtain
one of the following:
a. Two
year degree or higher in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement,
sociology, psychology or related field.
b. Forty-five
college semester hours in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement,
sociology, psychology or related field.
OR
7. Option II -- Complete A1, A2, A3, A4 above.
AND
8. Six
years in any two specialties (minimum of two years in a specialty) listed
below
and 1,000 hours of in-service training, not including POST Basic Training.
a. Two
years assigned as Motor Officer with certification
b. Two
years assigned as I.D. Technician
c. Two
years assigned as K-9 Officer with POST certification
d. Two
years assigned as Detective
e. Two
years assigned as Community Oriented Problem Solving Officer
f. Two
years assigned as DARE Officer with certification
g. Two
years assigned as School Resource Officer
h. Two
year assignment with ASAP, Uniform Field Sobriety
i. Two
year assignment with SWAT
j. Two
year assignment as an Accident Re-constructionist, with POST certification.
k. Four
year FTO assignment
B. Officers
who have completed the requirements in Paragraph I, Option I OR Option II shall
submit verification to the Department Training Sergeant.
1. After
verification of the requirements, the Training Sergeant shall submit a request
to the Chief of Police.
2. The
Chief of Police may authorize an officer's appointment to Master Police Officer
status.
a. Members
may meet the requirements for Master Police Officer; however, the final
decision shall be made by the Chief of Police. Failure to maintain Master
Police Officer standards may result in the loss of Master Police Officer
status.
3. Master
Police Officers will receive from the Department a shield and identification
reflecting the designation status of "Master Police Officer."
C. Master
Police Officer Standards:
1. A
Master Police Officer is expected to maintain a high standard in all
assignments, activities and duties.
2. A
Master Police Officer is expected to be a mentor to less experienced Officers,
and to present a professional image of the Murray City Police Department.
3. A
Master Police Officer shall maintain a yearly evaluation rating of at least 3.80.
a. If the evaluation rating is
below 3.80, or if any category in the annual evaluation rating is below 3.0,
the Officer will be disqualified from Master Police Officer status for a
minimum period of 12 months.
4. The
Chief of Police may remove the status of Master Police Officer from any Officer
for cause, for any length of time.
5. If
the Chief of Police removes the status of Master Police Officer from any
Officer for cause, the disqualification period shall begin on the date of
disqualification for that incident(s).
6. At
the expiration of the disqualification period, the Officer may re-apply for
Master
Officer status under the current Master Officer requirements. (The 3 consecutive
3.80 evaluation requirement shall be waved for re-instatement purposes only).
7. No
Officer may re-apply for Master Officer status if the current year evaluation
contains any rating below "Fully Successful".
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