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City of Baldwin City, Kansas JOB DESCRIPTION

Police Officer

Department: Police Department

Reports To: Police Sergeant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime pay)

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Chief, the Police Officer is a nonexempt

position under FLSA. The position protects and serves the citizens of Baldwin City. This position provides

citizen assistance, enforces all federal, state, and local laws, and performs patrol duties. Making arrests,

issuing citations for traffic violations, and investigating crimes and accidents are the primary

responsibilities of this position. This employee should possess excellent communication, public

relations, and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves and protects the citizens of Baldwin City through equitable enforcement of federal, state,

local laws and ordinances that protect life and property within the City;

Makes arrests and issues citations for traffic violations;

Performs patrol duties, traffic control, prevention and discovery of crimes, maintains order, and

answers calls and complaints. Patrols streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve

the peace and enforce the law, controls vehicular traffic, prevents or detects and investigates

misconduct involving law violations;

Examines doors, windows, and premises of unoccupied buildings to detect suspicious conditions;

Looks for and reports problems within the City that might constitute an unsafe environment, i.e.,

traffic light malfunctions, street pavement issues, broken water lines, downed power or service

lines, etc.;

Performs criminal investigation, processes scenes and accidents to include dusting for latent

fingerprints; obtaining and taking fingerprints from suspects; interviewing suspects, victims and

witnesses; gathering and preserving evidence, taking measurements, photographs, developing

leads and tips; searching scenes for clues; analyzing and evaluating evidence;

Investigates all reports that are filed, including theft reports, burglaries, etc.;

Provides citizen assistance, and assists ambulance or fire crews as needed;

Responds to emergency situations, and performs CPR or First Aid;

Operates law enforcement equipment, including patrol vehicles, firearms, and communication

equipment;

Performs building checks for commercial properties;

Serves warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents;

Appears and testifies in court as a complaint or witness;

Escorts prisoners to and from Municipal court;

Assists animal control officer when necessary, including performing such duties when animal

control officer is not available;

Assists other law enforcement agencies such as Douglas County, surrounding communities, KBI

(Kansas Bureau of Investigations), FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations), DEA (Drug

Enforcement Agency) and other safety-related organizations;

Performs public relations and conducts safety programs on behalf of the department and the City

by communicating with schools, Baker University, Douglas County, neighborhoods, businesses and

other constituents;

Responds to domestic violence calls, investigates and assesses the situation, intervenes,

determines responsibility for actions, and advises victims of resources available to support their

legal rights;

Collection and handling of evidence Assists with evidence room (filing, storage, labeling, and

securing), collects, receives and transports evidence, disposes of evidence, and maintains chain of

custody; prepares and has evidence delivered for further analysis to appropriate party;

Prepares a variety of reports and records, including but n ot limited to the Kansas Standard Offense

and Arrest Reports (KSOR/KSAR), Officer\'s Daily Activity Report (DAR), reports of investigation,

alcohol reports, DUI check list, vehicle impoundment form, etc.;

Proofreads own activities and reports of traffic, accidents, investigations, procedures to clarify

grammar, and assures due process and descriptions are appropriate for a variety of audiences;

Assures that all necessary police-related equipment is routinely inspected and maintained; and

makes a proper request for replacement or repair of any deficient equipment;

Assures the computers, phones, recorder and all equipment is in working order; contacts the

appropriate supervisor for maintenance, repair or replacement if required;

Follows department policies and procedures;

Follows safety procedures and practices.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Provides funeral and parade escorts;

Provides traffic control during emergencies, parades, or otherwise as needed;

Provides bank escorts;

Assists all other departments as needed;

Performs other duties