Police Officer
The City of Kingsport is currently accepting applications for Police Officer.
Performs general or special duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Assignment may be as necessitated by department need (ex: CID, Patrol, Training, etc.)
Essential Functions
· Work normally consists of routine patrol of a designated area of city and/or areas which have a high incidence of accidents or crime and school zones during peak student traffic;
· Monitors intersection traffic lights and stop signs for possible violations;
· May concentrate on DUI drivers and the traffic flow on arterials;
· Runs periodic business checks.
· Prevents and discovers commission of crimes;
· Apprehends criminals and offenders;
· Makes presence known consistent with community policing and in a manner which contributes to deterrence and solving of crime;
· Answers calls/radio complaints involving fire, vehicle accidents, robberies, domestic violence situations, neighborhood disturbances and other misdemeanors, felonies, or service calls;
· Secures crime scene.
· Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses and issues citations or makes arrests if appropriate;
· Interviews witnesses, gathers information and prepares detailed report;
· Prepares case files for court prosecution, interviewing, and interrogation;
· Participates in annual and other regular training programs in police methods and procedure, target practice and related subjects.
· Testifies as a witness in court proceedings and participates in community service activities as a spokesperson of the department.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Knowledge of applicable case law in the areas of arrest, probable cause and search and seizure;
· Knowledge of departmental procedures, rules and regulations;
· Knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures with the ability to recall and apply this knowledge to specific situations;
· Knowledge of the geography of the City of Kingsport and surrounding community including the location of important buildings;
· Skill in dealing courteously but firmly with people;
· Skill in applying good judgment and make effective decisions under pressure;
· Skill in preparing clear, comprehensive and accurate reports;
· Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment.
Education and Experience
Completion of high school diploma or approved GED certificate and two years experience or coursework in criminal justice or related field desired plus POST certification, satisfactory completion of post high school course/program of F.T.O. training, successful completion of probation, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Current and valid State of Tennessee or Virginia Driver's License.
EOE