Police Officer - Lateral & Entry-level

The City of Delaware is building an eligibility list to fill lateral & entry-level Police Officer openings . Patrol Officers respond to over 30,000 calls for service covering 19 square miles of the city. Our officers have the opportunity throughout their career to specialize in a variety of policing areas from detectives to community relations to bike patrol, canine handler or specialized task/tactical units. Position is responsible for the enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances, for responding to calls for protection of life and property, for conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations, apprehension of criminals and to perform other assigned law enforcement and public safety duties. Duties normally consist of patrol and enforcement activities in the city on an assigned shift. Work may involve elements of danger and involves many emergencies which demand that an officer must be able to exercise sound judgment and act without direct supervision. Officers may be delegated to assignments in specialized areas. Position is under the direct supervision of the Patrol Sergeant or other officer-in-charge (OIC). Essential Functions Performs preventative and self-initiated patrol tasks in an assigned area, on foot, in assigned vehicle or on bike. Enforces state and local laws and City ordinances. Maintains community presence and responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action. Investigates complaints; interviews suspects and witnesses. Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents and other public safety emergencies. Determines existence of probable cause and identifies and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody or refers charges for review and prosecution. Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations. Performs traffic enforcement duties. Performs routine security inspections. Conducts searches and seizures. Prepares complete and detailed reports and other related documents in a timely manner. Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance. Maintains physical fitness standards. Maintains all equipment necessary for the daily performance of job duties. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge Knowledge of good English and mathematics. Knowledge of standard first aid administration (after training). Knowledge of police policies, practices and procedures (after training). Knowledge of equipment used in the performance of assigned duties (after training). Knowledge of state, federal and local laws (after training). Knowledge of methods, objectives and procedures of court proceedings (after training). Knowledge of officer safety skills including defensive tactics, handcuffing and firearm operation (after training). Knowledge of personal computers and job-related software. Skills Skill in safely operating assigned vehicle at all times, especially in heavy traffic and under adverse weather conditions. Skill in operating police equipment, such as: radar, laser, BAC Datamaster, photography equipment, weapons, radio, teletype, and other related equipment (after training). Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Skill in developing and maintaining good relationships with informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations. Skill in communicating in the English language. Abilities Ability to operate Department vehicles and equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, associates, City officials, prosecutorial staff and the general public. Ability to work independently as well as in teams. Ability to work under stressful conditions, to respond immediately in crisis situations, and to balance priorities. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential dangers, and to determine proper course of action. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality of restricted information. Ability to lift and/or move heavy objects or persons in the course of rescue activities. Ability to physically restrain persons in the course of law enforcement activities. Ability to give chase on foot in the course of criminal apprehension activities. Ability to withstand working outside in all extreme weather conditions. The primary duties of this class are performed in both a general office environment and an outdoor environment that may include exposure to adverse weather conditions and to potential personal danger. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, to communicate effectively, to interrogate and interview people, to discern noises that may require investigation, and to perform telephone and radio communication. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, to read and write reports, correspondence, etc., to perform surveillance, to operate a police vehicle both day and night, to observe criminal and traffic violations taking place, to sight and shoot a firearm, to gather evidence at crime scenes and to coordinate detailed investigations. Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to use a firearm safely and effectively, to direct traffic, write reports, utilize equipment required for the performance of duties and operate a vehicle. Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, stamina, strength and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to direct traffic, bend or stoop repeatedly, maneuver through and over rough, uneven, slippery or rocky terrain; to climb ov