ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS - Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: Attends a basic POST certified academy designed to provide an overview of the criminal justice system, including knowledge of laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and physical fitness. Working Conditions: Environmental Conditions: Police Academy environment; travel from site to site; exposure to potentially hostile environments (emergency driving course, firearms range, scenario village, obstacle course, and mat room for defensive tactics instruction).