Lateral Police Officer

Edwardsville Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityofedwardsville.com

Phone:

• 618-655-1164

Fax:

• 618-692-2410

Email:

• humanresources@cityofedwardsville.com

Application Deadline:

• 01/12/24

Salary:

• Starting: $84,800 - $92,500

Sworn:

• 37

Population:

• 26,000

Position Details

APPLY AT:

www.cityofedwardsville.com/hr

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary function/purpose of this job. Responsible for the protection of life and property; performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; community education (DARE); controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The major task areas required to successfully perform this job.

• Crime Prevention
• Patrols assigned area.
• Observes for criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, persons needing assistance and the like.
• Becomes and remains familiar with patrol beats, geographic locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, and potential problem areas.
• Conducts security inspections and surveys of buildings and other locations; makes recommendations regarding security, etc.
• Designs, presents and coordinates crime prevention program and activities.
• Maintains liaison with community crime watch groups, school districts and other interested community groups.
• Criminal Investigation and Apprehension
• Handles complaints filed by citizens.
• Observes, detects and investigates violations of laws and ordinances and documents and investigates reported violations.
• Conducts interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, suspects, offenders and other persons.
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.
• Identifies, collects, processes, packages and logs physical evidence.
• Collects information and either acts upon it, if within the scope of his/her authority, or routes it to the proper authority or agency.
• Searches persons, vehicles, places and other items.
• Identifies and arrests offenders, including subduing resistive arrestees.
• Books, guards and escorts prisoners.
• Prepares and serves criminal complaints, arrest warrants, search warrants and other court documents.
• Completes accurate and thorough reports, prepares cases for trial.
• Appears and testifies in court, at coroner's inquests, at deposition sessions and at similar proceedings.
• Traffic
• Engages in traffic and parking law enforcement, including Driving Under the Influence detection and apprehension.
• Controls, regulates and directs traffic, vehicular and pedestrian.
• Investigates traffic accidents, aiding the injured, including protecting the scene, controlling traffic, clearing the scene, determining the cause, and preparing reports and diagrams.
• Assists disabled motorists.
• Juveniles
• Coordinates and conducts criminal investigation involving juvenile offenders; investigates cases involving physical and sexual child abuse, and runaways.
• Coordinates enforcement programs with school officials, other governmental entities, and social service agencies.
• Makes referrals and works with appropriate personnel and service agencies.
• Counsels and advises victims, families and offenders involved in juvenile child abuse cases.
• Miscellaneous Order Maintenance
• Deals with domestic disputes and other interpersonal and business conflicts.
• Observes for, recognizes and corrects or reports public hazards and inconveniences such as gas leaks, traffic signals out of service, traffic obstructions, and other safety hazards.
• Responds to requests for ambulance/fire service and assists as needed.
• Administers first aid, including CPR, to sick and injured persons.
• Investigates incidents involving death resulting from criminal, accidental, suicidal and natural causes, including determination of the circumstances and handling/removal of the body and dealing with the relatives, friends, witnesses, etc.
• Investigates reports of lost and found properties.
• Investigates animal complaints, including apprehension and transport of stray or vicious animals.
• Directs and/or supervises other (civilian and public employees) at the scenes of crimes, accidents, disasters, assemblies, etc.
• Generally, assists persons in distress.
• Organizational Support
• May perform desk duties, including telecommunications (telephone, computer terminal, and radio), assisting persons at the counter, processing and filing reports.
• May perform crime analysis duties, including identifying crime patterns, trends or hazards for strategic planning and to assist with the implementation of community oriented policing concepts and projects.
• Conducts background investigations.
• Attends training as assigned.
• Develops and maintains required skills and licenses/permits/certifications associated with areas of special instruction, expertise, etc. (Includes Firearms Qualification; Breath Operator Certification; C.P.R.; Evidence Technician; Accident Investigator; Juvenile Law; Criminal Investigations).
• Trains new officers, and other officers/employees in areas of special skills or expertise.
• Prepares clear, accurate and complete reports, logs and documents on any and all activities engaged in.
• May be called upon to provide classroom and community group presentation and instruction.
• Assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum requirements to competently perform the key responsibilities of this job in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications, physical requirements and other knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Associate's Degree in law enforcement from an accredited junior college or above -OR- a Bachelor's Degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
• Be between the ages of 21 and 35. Exceptions:
• 1) Candidates who are over 35 years of age, and have any amount of full time law enforcement experience with a municipality in any state, are eligible,
• 2) Candidates who have Illinois Sheriff Deputy and/or Illinois State Police patrol experience are eligible up to the age of 40, and
• 3) Candidates who are 20 years of age and have successfully completed 2 years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university, are eligible.
• Following their appointments, new police Officers are required to relocate to Madison County within (18) Months of effective employment date (reasonable extension may be considered).
• Possess a valid driver's license (Illinois driver's license upon state residency).
• Must be of good character.
• Prior to employment, must successfully complete a written test, meet statutory requirements regarding arrests/convictions, attend a mandatory orientation session, successfully pass extensive background investigation, successfully pass a physical, drug screen and psychological assessment.
• Must meet other testing and certification requirements set by Illinois Statute, the Consortium, and State Training Board including agility test and basic training mandates.
• Following appointment, new police officers are required to successfully complete an eighteen (18) month probationary period including but not limited to a Field Training Officers Program.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate reports and records of assigned division activity.
• Good use of English language – speaking, reading comprehension, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills; ability to react quickly in crisis.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently in a high-volume and fast-paced team environment
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a responsible manner and to deal effectively with the public and other City employees.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and exceptional follow-through.
• May require skills in the use of computer hardware and software.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete physical fitness standards required for certification.
• Ability to effect arrests.
• Ability to subdue resisting individuals.
• Ability to chase fleeing suspects.
• Ability to run to persons requiring emergency assistance.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and injured/deceased persons.
• Ability to force entry into buildings.
• Ability to climb flights of stairs/ladders.
• Ability to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time (including driving).
• Ability to endure exposure to extreme weather.
• Ability to endure exposure to disease with proper precautions.
• Ability to operate required equipment with necessary finger dexterity.
• Ability to provide assistance to citizens and co-workers in distress, including, but not limited to, manually pushing stalled motor vehicles.
• Ability to use computer.
• Ability to achieve and maintain firearm proficiency at acceptable level.

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