REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Knowledge or the ability to acquire during a reasonable period of training, knowledge of modern police practices and methods, applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest, search and investigation; knowledge of the geography of the City, to include transportation routes, building, and residential areas; rules and directives of the Police Department and reporting procedures; ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public; ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken; ability to react quickly and calmly during emergency situations; ability to obtain information through interviews and interrogations; ability to write and speak effectively; skill or the ability to develop skill during a reasonable period of training in the use and care of issued firearms; ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity under stressful conditions; ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations; ability to work longer hours on rotating shifts, with occasional overtime as required to ensure the provision of emergency services; ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information; ability to represent the Police Department in a professional manner in a variety of settings and public interactions. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : A Police Officer's work involves patrolling of assigned areas, accident and crime scene investigations, collection and preservation of physical evidence, follow-up investigations, and special assignments for the purpose of the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and enforcement of laws and ordinances.