Police Officer (Entry & Lateral)

Characteristics of the Job:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine tasks requiring application of judgment based on knowledge gained through experience and training and occasionally exercises independent judgment when dealing with emergency situations.
• Is responsible for the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in the City of Moline through enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Work normally consists of pro-active patrol responding to calls for service, traffic regulation and investigative duties in a designated area of the city.
• May also be assigned to specialized units responsible for follow-up investigations, self-initiated criminal investigations, traffic enforcement and other support or staff services.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Examples of Duties:

• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations as assigned requested directly by a citizen or self-initiated.
• Patrol a designated area by mechanical or physical conveyance to protect life and property; preserve order; prevent and discover criminal acts; and enforce appropriate federal, state and local law through arrests, citations or other means.
• Communicate as appropriate through electronic, oral or written means, factual information ascertained through investigation, observation or other sources.
• Cooperate in the adjudication of criminal, traffic or civil cases by providing testimony or evidence at court proceedings, inquests, depositions or other judicial processes.
• Seek and develop public contacts and confidential sources with respect to places and persons suspected of criminal activity.
• Maintain good interpersonal and working relations with officers and employees of the department and other agencies.
• Give presentations and lectures to the public on various facets of police service, public safety education and community programs.
• Communicate information of criminal activity or problems to appropriate divisions, sections or supervisors of the police department and other appropriate agencies.
• Communicate information of criminal activity or problems to appropriate divisions, sections or supervisors of the police department and other appropriate agencies.
• Maintain broad knowledge of federal, state and local laws and the application of enforcement principles. 

Required Training and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to successfully complete the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers Training Board Basic Recruit Training
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Good social and general intelligence
• Skill in the use of firearms
• Ability to exercise good judgment and establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with peers, superiors, other agencies and the general public 

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