Position in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
Attend scheduled training sessions;
Participate in physical fitness regimen as required by Academy;
Learn principles, practices and theory of criminal and civil law enforcement;
Learn basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony, and witness interrogation;
Learn to prepare various reports, including but not limited to vehicle reports, crime reports, suspect information reports, and missing persons reports;
Learn to respond to radio and computer messages and calls for service;
Learn techniques to make arrests as necessary;
Learn to investigate crimes, traffic collisions, and suspicious activities;
Learn to interview victims, complainants and witnesses;
Learn to detain and interrogate suspects;
Learn to analyze situations and make decisions appropriately under stressful situations;
Learn to collect and preserve evidence;
Learn to testify and present evidence in court;
Learn to direct traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion;
Learn to stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issue citations as necessary; and.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to read and interpret complex technical documents;
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
Observe, record, and recall pertinent facts and details;
Adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances;
Learn and apply proper and appropriate use of force techniques; and.