5. Police Department Operations/Full Time Officer Position

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H. Communicates and enforces professional standards and operating procedures for department. Maintains discipline and ethics of police officers under the Chiefs direct supervision. I. Supervises the retention of files within the department. J. Provides informal daily and formal annual performance reviews, intervening when appropriate to guide behaviors,maintain discipline,and improve job performance. 2. Daily Patrol Duties A. Serves as leader in times of civil defense emergencies,ensuring effective control of events within the city,as well as events that impact the City. B. Patrols the community to enforce laws,detect and prevent crime, provide traffic control and protect life and property. C. Apprehends and arrests law violators, prepares written reports of crimes,and assists in the prosecution of law violators. D. Collects and preserves evidence and takes pictures of crime scenes. E. Enforces traffic laws,operates radar,and writes violations;enforces snowmobile and ATV laws within the jurisdiction of the department. F. Responds to accident and fire scenes; initiates investigations;administers first aid until more qualified personnel arrive on the scene;directs traffic flow;and assists with the transport of patients, if needed. G. Testifies in court as arresting officer. H. Transports prisoners and suspects for DMT test administration, interrogation, and/or booking and incarceration. Administers preliminary breath test for DWI. I. Responds to domestic and bar disputes,and to complaints from citizens of crimes committed, lost or stolen property,and other law enforcement or public safety concerns. 3. Community Orientated Policing A. Assists other agencies such as the county,area communities,and the State Highway Patrol as needed. B. Removes hazards in roadways and on sidewalks and places barricades as needed. C. Reports matters requiring attention of maintenance department. D. Periodically checks the security of business establishments and vacant residences. E. Resolves and mediates disputes in citizens' homes, places of business or other public gathering places. F. Prepares necessary reports, logs,and other forms and correspondence as required. G. Answers citizens' requests for information including directions,regulations, ordinances,and where to obtain additional information. H. Determines whether information is public or private in nature based on circumstances and the law. 1. Prepares press releases. J. Maintains relationships within the City as well as with neighboring 2 of 5