Job Details
Patrol Officer Job Description City of Yazoo City
DEFINITION:
To protect the lives and property of the citizens of Yazoo City by pursuing and apprehending individuals who break the law and then issue citations or give warnings. Report writing of incidents encountered by patrolling certain jurisdictions and investigating suspicious activity observed. Respond to dispatch calls from individuals.
SUPERVISON RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Directly reports to the Sergeant, Captain(s) and Chief of Police of the Yazoo City Police Department.
Receives general supervision and administrative direction from the Captain and Chief of Police.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:
Maintain regular patrols and responds to calls for service
Directing traffic at various scene incidents
Remain alert for any unusual, circumstances and or hazardous situations
Confrontations with criminals requiring being alert and obvious dangers
Ready to deal appropriately with other threatening situations
Face to face or witness death and suffering resulting from accidents and criminal behavior
Shift work and accountability on or off shift schedule
Writing citations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE:
Extensive knowledge of the overall operations of the City of Yazoo including policies, procedures, and ordinances
General law enforcement rules regulations and procedures
Completion of State of Mississippi Certified Law Enforcement designation
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to maintain order and provide security in the City of Yazoo City
Ability to remain constantly alert and ready to deal appropriately with a number of threatening situations
Ability to produce written reports and provide administrative support to the Sergeant and Captain
Ability to use and properly care for firearm and other equipment
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements
Ability to work in hazardous conditions or in life threatening situations
Ability to work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
EXPERIENCE & GUIDELINES:
High School diploma/GED with a minimum of one year experience as Police Officer Trainee
Good physical ability and strength to walk, run, climb, crawl, or sit for extended periods as required by situation
Good hearing and visual acuity necessary for observation and monitoring of assigned beat and or shift.
Valid driver's license
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