Patrol Officer

<div style="text-align: left"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">This position is responsible for the protection of life and property through the enforcement of local ordinances, state and federal law, and by monitoring and regulating traffic through enforcement or other means, as needed.  Incumbent will be responsible for these duties in a designated area of the city.</span></span><span style="layout-grid-mode: line; font-size: 11pt">   <span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Work is usually performed under close supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assignments are given by superior officer.  Work is usually reviewed for adherence to standards and through reports and accomplishment of desired results.<span style="layout-grid-mode: line">   </span></span></span></span></div><div align="center"><b><span style="layout-grid-mode: line; font-size: 11pt">ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</span></b></div><div><b> </b></div><div><b><span style="layout-grid-mode: line; font-size: 11pt">THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING DUTIES. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY BE IDENTIFIED BY THE CITY OF RIDGELAND AND LISTED AS SUCH IN THE INCUMBENT'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ELEMENTS. VARIOUS TASKS MAY BE ASSIGNED UNDER EACH ESSENTIAL FUNCTION. THOSE THAT ARE LISTED UNDER THE EXAMPLES OF WORK ARE NOT ALL INCLUSIVE; THEY ARE EXAMPLES ONLY AND MAY BE AMENDED OR ADDED TO AS NEEDED BY THE CITY OF RIDGELAND.</span></b></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">1.         Law Enforcement</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">2.         Investigations</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">3.         Public Relations</span></span></div><div> </div><div align="center"><b><span style="layout-grid-mode: line; font-size: 11pt"> EXAMPLES OF WORK</span></b></div><div><b> </b></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><strong>Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following tasks. These tasks may be amended or other tasks may be assigned as necessary.</strong></span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Respond to situations involving in-progress or recent criminal activity to restore or maintain </span><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">order, secure the scene, coordinate the gathering of information and/or evidence, and completing initial reports of same.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">            </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Conducts in-depth investigations of criminal or traffic incidents either independently </span><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">or as part of a coordinated effort.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Gather and report intelligence information of possible use in solving or preventing crimes.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Resolve conflicts of potentially violent nature involving a wide variety of participants.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Provide counseling, referral, and follow-up services to resolve domestic and civil crisis and assist in preventing criminality.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Patrol assigned area to provide for quick response to calls for service, facilitate observation of criminal activity or conditions conducive to criminality, and allow for the gathering of intelligence information.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Attend business and civic meetings, recreation centers, and other community gatherings as </span><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">directed, to represent the Ridgeland Police Department and the City of Ridgeland, and maintain awareness of problems </span><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">and concerns.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Observe/report and follow-up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Provide rescue and first aid services in accidents, disasters, and other emergency situations.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Assist in prosecution of violators of laws and ordinances in City Court and other levels of </span><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">prosecution, preparing and presenting cases for Grand Jury.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">Maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the following:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">                        (1)        crime prevention</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">                        (2)        criminal investigation</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">                        (3)        confrontation management</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-mode: line">                        (4)        legal considerations</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small"><span style="layout-grid-m