Work normally consists of routine patrol of a designated area of city and/or areas which have a high incidence of accidents or crime and school zones during peak student traffic; Monitors intersections, traffic lights, and stop signs for possible violations; May concentrate on DUI drivers and the traffic flow; Performs periodic vacation and business checks; Prevents and discovers commission of crimes; Apprehends criminals and offenders; Makes presence known consistent with community policing and in a manner which contributes to deterrence and solving of crime; Answers calls/radio complaints involving fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence situations, neighborhood disturbances and other misdemeanors, felonies, or service calls; Secures crime scene; Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses and issues citations or makes arrests if appropriate; Interviews witnesses, gathers information, and prepares detailed report; Prepares case files for court prosecution, interviewing, and interrogation; Participates in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedure, target practice and related subjects; Testifies as a witness in court proceedings and participates in community service activities as a spokesperson of the department; Maintains case files; Provides assistance to motorist as appropriate; Communicates effectively and coherently over police radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications; Provides assistance to other officers as needed; Performs flexible unit assignments; Responds, as needed, during critical incidents and other emergencies; Remain knowledgeable on city and departmental policies and stays current on changing laws, ordinances and court rulings; Serve on a committee; and. Knowledge of applicable case law in the areas of use of force, vehicular pursuits, arrest, probable cause, and search and seizure; Knowledge of departmental procedures, rules, and regulations; Knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures with the ability to recall and apply this knowledge to specific situations; Knowledge of the geography of the City of Kingsport and surrounding community including the location of important buildings; Skill in dealing courteously, but firmly, with people; Skill in applying good judgment and making effective decisions under pressure; Skill in preparing clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports; Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment.