Patrols assigned areas of the City in a car, bicycle or on foot; Enforces State and local laws and ordinances; Maintains community presence and responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action; Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents and other required emergencies; Determines existence of probable cause, identifies and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody; Prepares reports of arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed; Conducts both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incident, vehicle accidents and deaths; Verbally interacts with witnesses and victims, suspects and offenders to obtain information; Conducts examinations of persons, vehicles, premises or areas to determine the presence of individuals or illegal activities or articles; Takes suspect or offender into custody and delivers them to appropriate confinement location, maintaining security and safety of individuals being moved from one location to another; Transfers or accepts custody of suspects or offenders and participates in completion of required jail intake procedures; Prepares cases for criminal prosecution; Researches information in order to contact suspects and witnesses; Investigates traffic accidents; Coordinates and conducts detailed investigations of violent crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming and narcotics violations; Testifies and presents evidence in court; Provides backup assistance for other officers and personnel; Collects, preserves and maintains evidence, found property and other property for safekeeping; Initiates public service activities and responds to requests from person for information and assistance; Seeks to resolve disputes between family members and disputes between two or more persons; Controls small or large groups of people involved in potential or actual disturbance situations including civil disorders; Meets with citizen groups in programs directed toward understanding of law, crime prevention and the criminal justice system; Monitors and directs vehicles and pedestrian traffic and enforces traffic regulations; issues traffic citations where appropriate; Responds to riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects and other extremely hazardous situations; Maintains contact with the public regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the public; Serves warrants and protection orders; Checks buildings for physical security; Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. offers ideas and solutions; May serve as acting unit commander; Performs undercover surveillance activities; Develops and maintains good relationships with informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations; Prepares search and arrest warrants; Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement and non-law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; Assists in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties; Collects, analyzes and disseminates criminal street gang information; Conduct specialized crime prevention programs; Seizes assets through preparations and service of asset seizure documentation; Provides training for department personnel in such areas a defensive driving, use of chemical agents and other specified functions; Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations to protect and serve the community; Makes presentations to governmental agencies, the media, community groups and a variety of civic organizations; Provides extensive customer service, education, and information to the public; Responds to managements, supervisors, co-workers and citizens questions and comments in a courteous, thorough and timely manner; Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities; Maintains strict confidentiality of all matters; Assists other department and City employees as needed or requested; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.