DEFINITION The Police Officer is charged with the responsibility offulfilling the police mission at the primary level of execution.Prevents and represses crime through patrol activities. Enforces Cityordinances, State and Federal laws, apprehends offenders and securescompliance in lessor non-criminal matters. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Anysingle position in this class will not usually perform all the dutieslisted and some positions may involve duties which are not listed. \'Patrols city, businesses and residential streets for purpose ofenforcing traffic and criminal laws; checks for suspicious persons andvehicles. \' Responds to calls including citizen complaints, thefts,family disputes, and juvenile complaints and takes appropriate action.\' Initiates investigations of accidents, death and criminal complaints;gathers evidence for prosecution; makes arrests and issues citations,handles suspects as called for by law and department regulations. \'Fingerprints and photographs suspects as arresting officer. \' Preparesfull and comprehensive written reports as required. \' Utilizes computerto receive and transmit messages. \' Appears in court as witness, serveswrits, warrants and subpoenas. \' Keeps informed on current crimeproblems and engages in tactical operations as directed; is constantlyaware of possible vice or narcotic violations, reporting such conditionsimmediately to the department. \' Represents the department and the Cityin community activities, educational programs and while in daily contactwith the public. \' Assists the public by answering inquiries regardingdirections, laws and ordinances, aids stranded motorists, conductsvacation house checks, checks road conditions, street signs and streetlights, gives other assistance to public when needed. DESIRABLEQUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES \' Abilityto perform essential job functions as outlined by DPSST Job TaskAnalysis. \' Ability to learn a considerable amount of factual materialsuch as laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances and procedures and applythis knowledge on the job. \' Ability to comprehend and interpret laws,statutes and regulations. \' Physical strength and agility to performthe work of the class as determined by the Police Department. \' Abilityto prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports. \' Ability tounderstand sometimes complex oral and written instructions and to actupon them accordingly. \' Ability to analyze situations quickly andobjectively and determine a proper course of action to be taken. \'Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public, otheragencies and other employees. See City website for full job description:https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/human-resources/employment