This is general duty police work on an assigned shift involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, and investigation of crimes.

Work is performed under the supervision of a police officer of high rank. The employee has a controlling impact on the prevention of crime within an assigned area. Work requires regular exposure to uncontrolled and/or unpredictable conditions and the frequent exercise of moderate physical effort.

Patrols a designated area of the city, on foot or horseback, or in a care, motorcycle, or police boat to prevent and discover the commission of crime and to enforce traffic and parking regulations; answers calls and complaints, taking the necessary police action.

Takes proper police action at scene of crime, administers first aid, gathers evidence, locates witnesses and makes arrest; appears in court to present evidence and testify against persons accused of crimes.

Investigates persons suspected of being engaged in gambling, illegal sale of liquors, or other vice activities; checks the operation of taverns, poolrooms, dance halls, clubs, and similar establishments for compliance with laws and ordinances.

Ascertains validity of information or secures evidence for the arrest of persons alleged to have committed a crime; searches for and preserves evidence; interviews suspects, prisoners, complainants, and witnesses, takes information or secures evidence for the arrest of persons alleged to have committed a crime; searches for and preserves evidence; interviews suspects, prisoners, complainants and witnesses to obtain information about crimes; reports automobile accidents, interviews witnesses, takes information, and makes detailed reports.

Investigates complaints concerning juveniles; discusses the case with complainant, juvenile, parents and others who may be able to aid in the case; investigates crimes by and against juveniles; testifies in court concerning case, visits neighborhood boy's clubs and recreation centers, counseling leaders on juvenile problems.

May serve in the district operations office to perform necessary clerical procedures connected with police work.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the use, care and safe handling of firearms.
• the laws controlling, and the procedures, practices and techniques necessary to police patrol operations.
• the laws, codes, statutes and regulations concerning criminal activity, especially when they apply to law enforcement operations.
• the criminal justice system as it applies to law enforcement operations.
• the techniques, practice and procedures necessary to the effective interaction with the general public, victims, suspects, and officers of other agencies and municipali- ties.
• duty manuals, departmental organizations, administrative direction and applicable City ordinances.

• the use and care of firearms.

• cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine a proper course of action to be taken.
• understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• write and speak effectively.
• learn clerical procedures connected with police work.

EDUCATION:


Education equivalent to standard high school.

AND

EXPERIENCE:


Recent successful completion of training as a Police Officer Recruit at the City of Philadelphia Police Academy.

Ability to meet the physical and medical standards approved for this class.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Police Officer I.

PAY RANGE: 202
Class Established: 4/89

Consolidation with Class 6A99:
CSC - 3/07, Ad. Board - 4/07

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