PATROL OFFICER at City Of Tupelo

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSUMMARY:The Police Officer protects life and property of citizens through coordinated and directed activity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Drive a patrol vehicle and operate all emergency equipment, safely and within state statutes and guidelinesCommunicate clearly with citizens, by both listening to information and disseminating accurate information (i.e. statutory and municipal citations)Walk around, through, and on top of buildings that require security checks or searches for criminal violatorsEnforce laws of the State of Mississippi and the City of Tupelo OrdinancesPhysically control and arrests violent and aggressive criminal violatorsWrite reports that are legible, concise, and accurateArticulate, clearly and accurately, events and recollected facts for presentation in criminal and civil court hearings and grand jury proceedingsPerform other duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:None QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for Police Officer must meet the minimum requirements prior to filling out a City of Tupelo application as mandated by state and federal statute A. Twenty-one (21) years of ageB. No prior felony record C. Acceptable driving, and criminal history D. Possess one (1) of the following: Two (2) years of accredited college credit in any field – sixty (60) semester hours, orHigh school graduate (or equivalent) plus (2) years active duty in U.S. Military Service, orHigh school graduate (or equivalent) plus certification as an officer and satisfactory employment with another law enforcement agency as sworn law enforcement officer for minimum of one (1) year, or High school graduate (or equivalent) plus graduation from North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center with certification as an officer, orHigh school graduate (or equivalent) plus two (2) years satisfactory service with Tupelo Police Department Reserve Program E. Candidates must pass the following examination prior to employment:Physical Efficiency Battery (P.E.B)MMPI (Psychological Evaluation)Drug and alcohol screening tests, and Oral interview Medical examWork Keys Assessment *(waivers for assessment are giving to applicants who possess an Associate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher learning)CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license from the State of Mississippi.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The Police Officer will be required, at variable frequency to:Sprint distances of up to 100 yardsTackle aggressive/combative violators of all sizes and great strengthsControl resistive and aggressive/combative violators intent on harming officer or othersFight to protect self or others from physical harm for two minutes or moreLift, carry, or drag items and people of weights up to and exceeding 150 pounds without assistanceVisually identify people, places, or objects for purposes of rescue, arrest, or defensive tacticsQuickly and accurately adjust the focus of vision and peripheral vision, including varying degrees of depth perceptionSpeak clearly and calmly, especially in times of great stressOperate a law enforcement vehicle precisely, while at the same time, operating a two-way radio, bar light, siren, and other emergency equipmentBend or flex at the waist and knees to retrieve items on the ground or floorboard of vehicleGrip and accurately strike a designated target with a police impact weapon using force sufficient for controlGrip, control, and fire a department issued semiautomatic handgunPhysically and accurately manipulate all functions of a semiautomatic handgun, including loading, unloading, and malfunction clearingPhysically control weapon in and out of prescribed holster for weapon retention defense against attackManipulate and control handcuffs when applying them to a detainee/arresteeWear tight fitting protective body armor in all weather and climatesClimb over fences, walls, and obstacles of heights up to six feetApply chest compressions and breathing on rescue victims for sustained periods of timeCalculate figures for determination of speed, time, distance, quantity, and amountsWear latex protective gloves for protection against blood borne pathogensBe exposed to chemical irritants and inflammatory agents (i.e. Oleoresin Capsicum, SC gas, CN gas)Balance while standing to support self when in contact with violatorsWrite reports, tickets, and assorted paperwork in a legible coherent mannerRead and comprehend legal documentsUse flashlight or other illuminated equipment in both hands to direct trafficEnter and exit patrol vehicle in a safe timely mannerBend, squat, or lie down quickly to get behind items of protective cover and return to a standing position WORK ENVIRONMENT:Police Officers work in weather environments ranging from extreme heat and humidity to extreme cold and wet conditions. Additionally, these officers work in a social environment that includes vermin, insects, infectious diseases, human and animal excrement, body fluids, extreme filth and germs, contact with fumes and residue from alcoholic beverages and illegal narcotics, and dangerous substances and chemicals.