Patrol Officer

Duties

• Monitor an assigned area, looking out for suspicious, unauthorized or illegal activity
• Have the authority to issue citations, serve warrants of arrest or arrest persons on misdemeanor and felony charges
• Must be ready at all times to respond to reports of possible crime or emergencies, such as car accidents or robberies.
• Quickly arrive on scene and work to secure the area, administer emergency first aid and summon necessary assistance.
• Regulate traffic on roads and check the speed of vehicles using radar, laser and pacing.
• As the public face of the police department to the community, they regularly meet and talk with citizens, providing information, directions and assistance.
• May visit local businesses to determine needs for service, and schools to build up trust and provide information to students.