• Assigned to a designated area of the City to enforce laws and regulations, provide security, detect violators and develop positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools and students. Coordinates the services of different governmental and private agencies to resolve identified problems.
• Receives, prioritizes and responds to non-emergency calls.
• Responds to emergency situations such as accidents, medical emergencies, fire scenes and other emergencies and performs various tasks to secure the scene and assist other emergency personnel.
• Conducts detailed investigations of criminal activities and public safety incidents.
• Participates as a team member with officers, supervisors and citizens to identify and prioritize problems, develop and implement solutions and evaluate results.
• Organizes resources within the community, police department and other agencies to reduce crime and address community needs.
• Maintains records of activities and prepares reports to provide information to investigators and/or prosecutors.
• Testifies in court proceedings to present evidence and provide a personal account of incidents or crimes as needed.
• Maintains firearms and other issued equipment.
• Attends required training and completes testing and certifications as required.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices.
• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains effective working relationships with others.

• Must have successfully completed a law enforcement skills academy.
• Must be licensed by the North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (ND POST) or hold a current out-of-state peace officer license.
• Must have a minimum of three years of employment as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer in a local, state or federal capacity, performing law enforcement patrol and/or investigative functions and enforcing local, state and federal ordinances and statutes.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must have no prior felony convictions. Misdemeanor offenses and juvenile records are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Knowledge of current police procedures and techniques and their appropriate application in various situations.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and lifesaving techniques.
• Knowledge of investigative principles.
• Knowledge of city ordinances, state and federal laws, regulations and codes relating to law enforcement activities and criminal law.
• Skill in the effective and proper operation and maintenance of firearms and other equipment used in police activities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written forms and maintain positive public relations.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Police Officers spend the majority of their time in the field on patrol. Officers are required to carry a firearm, wear protective body armor and follow appropriate safety protocols. While on patrol or responding to crime scenes, Officers may be exposed to various hazards, including injury, trauma, confrontations with angry or violent individuals, animal bites, blood-borne and airborne pathogens, traffic accidents, emotionally distressing situations, toxic substances and adverse weather or road conditions.

A significant portion of each day is spent in a patrol vehicle, with frequent entry and exit throughout the shift. While on patrol, Officers must maintain consistent situational awareness and attention to detail. Accuracy and focus are also essential when completing reports and meeting documentation deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Police Officers must be able to meet the physical demands and requirements set forth by the North Dakota Peace Officer Training Board (P.O.S.T.) to qualify for and maintain certification as a licensed peace officer.

This is classified as Heavy Work. Police Officers must be capable of climbing ladders, walking or running on uneven surfaces and dragging up to 185 pounds for a distance of 50 feet. Duties may also involve occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of up to 100 pounds, frequent lifting or pushing/pulling of up to 50 pounds and regular movement of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Officers are required to wear approximately 24 pounds of duty equipment, depending on their assignment. Officers must be able to perform a variety of physical tasks, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, using fine motor skills and maintaining sensory acuity such as hearing, speaking and visual observation.