• Patrol assigned districts in a motor vehicle, on foot, or using other methods of transportation. Checks businesses, stores, homes and other premises for criminal violations, suspicious persons or conditions, fire or other disturbances.

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• Apprehend, interview, and make arrests for violations of Federal and State Laws and Local Ordinances; escort prisoners to appropriate holding facilities; register and book prisoners, prepares record of arrest and submits detailed reports of investigation made.

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• Responds to citizen complaints; controls and when needed disperses crowds; cooperates and assists other law enforcement officers, jurisdictions, and agencies.

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• Enforces traffic and parking regulations, directs traffic, investigates traffic accidents and obtains information incidental to the event; observes traffic hazards and submits recommendations for their correction; administers first aid in emergency situations.

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• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with community groups through periodic meetings, working with social agencies and groups.

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• Prepares and maintains field notes; prepares and submits administrative reports; Emergency Orders of Detention; search warrants, and similar legal documents; testifies at administrative and court hearings.

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• Assists supervisors as required and may act as an acting supervisor in their absence.

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• Attends and satisfactorily completes periodic trainee courses and instructional meetings to develop and maintain skills in the use, care, and safe operation of firearms, motor vehicles, techniques in self defense, life saving, and criminal law updates.

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• Makes initial and supplementary investigations of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, stolen vehicles, missing persons, lost children, and runaways. Participates in undercover investigations of narcotics, gambling, vice, civil and criminal disturbances.

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• Collects physical evidence and performs crime scene investigation, takes photographs, performs surveillance of persons and places.

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• Performs other related work as required.