Police Officer
City of Idaho Falls (Eastern/Twin Falls, Idaho)

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The City of Idaho Falls will be giving a civil service exam for Police Officers on April 21, 2008.  Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. April 17, 2008.  Applications are available on our web site at www.ci.idaho-falls.id.us or by calling (208) 612-8248.


Job Purpose:

Protects citizens by preventing crime; enforcing laws; apprehending suspects; monitoring traffic.

Duties:

* Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; detaining suspects.

* Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help; observing violations; making arrests.

* Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence; interviewing victims and witnesses; interrogating suspects.

* Documents observations and actions by radioing information; completing reports.

* Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.

* Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.

* Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic; enforcing laws and ordinances; investigating accidents; providing escort; reporting unsafe streets and facilities.

* Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims; radioing for medical assistance.

* Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures; recommending changes.

* Ensures operation of equipment by practicing use; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; notifying supervisor of needed repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; participating in professional societies.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Decision Making, Legal Compliance, Handles Pressure, Deals with Uncertainty, Lifting, Physical Fitness, Judgment, Objectivity, Dependability, Emotional Control, Integrity