10.03.B Revised Job Descriptions

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Adopted: 5/3/2005 Revised: ??? • Responds to domestic and bar disputes, excessive noise, dog complaints, missing �... persons, motorist assists, assaults, damaged property, vandalism, thefts, and prevents loitering. • Drafts complaints and reports as required by state law or department policy; records all events in daily log; reviews daily reports and the log to determine activity in the community and potential problems. • Assists other agencies such as the county, areas communities, and the State Highway Patrol as needed. Participate in Mutual Aid. • Removes hazards in roadways and on sidewalks and places barricades as needed. • Locates, charges, and takes into custody citizens who fail to make court appearances and have a warrant out for their arrest for "bad checks" turned in by City businesses. • Directs traffic during funerals. • Checks to ensure street and holiday lights are turned off by time specified in City • Oversees closing of late night liquor establishments to ensure correct closing time and to prevent potential problems. • Oversees school patrol. • Meets with or contacts county police and sheriffs office to obtain information on stolen vehicles, crimes in area, teletype and radio information. • Meets with parents of problem children for shoplifting and school problems. • Answers citizens' requests for information including directions, regulations, ordinances, and where to obtain additional information. • Controls crowds at public and school events. • Responds to business alarms; checks businesses to ensure doors are locked and no vandalism or break-ins have occurred. • Cleans police vehicle; fills police vehicle with gasoline. • May engrave serial numbers into personal items at citizen's request. • Keeps firearms clean and operating. • Other duties applicable to the safety and welfare of the citizens of Pequot Lakes when assigned by Police Sergeant/Police Chief/ Deputy Police Chief. ** Police Sergeant/Police Chief/Deputy Police Chief; see other job descriptions Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Considerable knowledge of police procedures and techniques including operation of police vehicles, radios, radars and related equipment. • Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local laws. • Considerable knowledge of City layout including important buildings and the street system. • Considerable skill in handling and discharging firearms in an efficient and safe manner. • Considerable skill to expertly drive a motor vehicle under any condition. �.- • Considerable ability to analyze situations and determine appropriate action. S:\Administration\Employees\Job Descriptions\Revisions\2016\Police Officer-FT 2016.doc