Federal Way, WA30+ days ago
Assisting/Caring: • Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information and general assistance • Counsel or advise on personal problems • Assist members of the public with psychological problems • Provide emotional support or comfort • Look after the needs of members of the public, including the young and elderly, the disabled, and other vulnerable adults • Respond to calls, complaints or reports of the actual, possible or potential occurrence of specific criminal activity • Assure protection of the crime scene and physical evidence • Perform preliminary investigations as directed • Provide a variety of police protection and other services to enforce the laws and ordinances of Federal Way and to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens • Perform a variety of specialized police assignments in specialty programs identified by the Director of Public Safety. Knowledge of: • Police department organization, policies and directives • Principles, practices and procedures used in police work • Understanding of community policing concepts • State, County, and City laws and ordinances • City services and human service agencies • Recent legislation and court decisions affecting police duties • Geography, street addressing and characteristics of the City and specific areas of assignment • Traffic and crowd control techniques • Rules of evidence and laws of arrest • Firearm laws and usage • Operation of a variety of specialized police vehicles and equipment • Crime prevention procedures • Oral and written communication skills • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy • Basic First Aid Procedures.