Jurisdiction:
Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive
Adopted:
Revised: January 29, 2004
POLICE
OFFICER (part-time)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is a responsible law enforcement position involving responsibility
for the enforcement of laws, ordinances and the protection of lives and
property in an assigned area during specified periods. The work involves routine patrol tasks,
assisting in investigations of criminal offenses and apprehension of
criminals. Work is performed according
to established policies and procedures and under the general supervision of the
Village Board. However, there is
considerable independent responsibility for exercise of sound judgment in emergencies,
and other matters of a police nature.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
(Illustrative only)
Patrols a specific area in a
radio cruising car;
Responds in emergency
situations to protect life and property;
Investigates suspicious
activities and makes arrests for violations of Federal and State laws and local
ordinances;
Investigates complaints and
answers questions from the public;
Watches for and makes
investigations of wanted and missing persons, stolen cars, and property;
Directs traffic at emergency
scenes, such as fires, accidents, public assemblages and busy intersection;
issues tickets for traffic violations;
Escorts prisoners to jail or
court, and has them booked on charges;
Testifies in court when
necessary;
Makes reports of activities;
Checks doors and windows of
unoccupied business and residential property;
Issues tickets for parking
violations;
Reports serious defects in streets and related matters requiring the attention of public agencies;
Executes warrants or process
issued by a court;
Responds to all calls from the
public within area of responsibility;
Provides security of municipal
buildings;
Complies with departmental
regulations pertaining to uniforms, firearms, and other police policies;
Assists with criminal and plain
clothes investigations as assigned;
Maintains order in crowds at
parades and other public gatherings.
POLICE OFFICER (part-time)
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FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of the New York State Penal Law, Criminal Procedure
Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law and all local ordinances and laws pertaining to
policy activities; good social and general intelligence; good powers of
observation; working knowledge of first-aid methods; working knowledge of
traffic direction and control methods; ability to be courteous yet firm with
the public; ability to operate an automobile, sound judgment; skill in the use
of firearms, physical strength and agility; neatness of appearance; excellent
moral character; excellent physical condition.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high
school or possession of a high school equivalency or comparable diploma as
stated in Section 58 of the Civil Service Law.
Physical and agility requirements in accordance with the standards established
for Police Officer by the Municipal Police Training Council. A psychological test may also be completed.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a New York State Operator's
license. Possession of a