City Of Philadelphia Office Of Human Resources

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6A02

POLICE OFFICER 1

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General Definition

• 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 higher 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. The essential functions and tasks required for the position of police officer, include, but are not limited to, qualification and use of firearms, patrolling and apprehension of suspects. Employees in this class must also comply with Commonwealth municipal police officer certification requirements

Allocating Factors:

(The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

• Positions in this class must be able to perform the essential and physical functions of the job.

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Typical Examples Of Work (Illustrative Only)

• Patrols a designated area of the city, on foot, bicycle, segway or horseback, or in a car, 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 boys’ clubs and recreation centers, counseling leaders on juvenile problems.
• Writes detailed reports of automobile accidents in cases where personal injuries or property damage is apparent.
• Works with community residents, business owners and other City employees to solve problems of crime and disorder.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities at the highest level of personal and professional ethics.
• Uses computer systems to identify crime patterns, analyzes the nature of crime and disorders, problems and obtains information relevant to crime control and prevention.
• May serve in the district operations office to perform necessary clerical procedures connected with police work.
• Performs related work as required.

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Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge Of:

• the use, care and safe handling of firearms and other equipment used in the performance of essential tasks
• 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 municipalities
• duty manuals, departmental organizations, administrative direction and applicable City ordinances

Skill In:

• the use and care of firearms and other equipment used in the performance of essential tasks

Ability To:

• 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
• write and speak effectively
• learn clerical procedures connected with police work
• make arrests
• take necessary police action to prevent the commission of a crime, including use of a firearm where needed
• patrol streets on foot
• respond to emergency situations
• use firearms and other weapons as needed
• operate equipment in the performance of essential tasks
• perform the essential and physical functions of the job
• identify, analyze and respond to crime and disorder problems
• use computer systems to obtain necessary information in the performance of the position

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Minimum Acceptable Training And Experience

(The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on /11)

For employees hired from Police Officer Recruit eligible lists initially established before 2012:

Education

• Education equivalent to completion of a standard high school.AND

TRAINING

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

CERTIFICATION

• Possession of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Certification from the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Police Officer 1.

For employees hired from eligible lists for Police Officer Recruit initially established during or after 2012 or from Police Officer 1 eligible lists initially established during or after 2011:

Option 1

Education

• Sixty (60) college credits with an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 at an accredited college or university. OR

Option 2

TRAINING

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

Option 2

Education

• Education equivalent to completion of a standard high school. AND

Experience

• One year of full time employment as a commonwealth or state certified Law Enforcement Officer which has been within the three year period immediately prior to the thirtieth (30) day after the last date for filing applications for the examination for this class. AND

CERTIFICATION

• Possession of a commonwealth or state Law Enforcement Officers’ Certification.

Physical And Medical Requirements

1. Ability to meet the physical and medical standards approved for this class.
2. Age - Must have reached the following birthday as of the date of appointment. The date of appointment is the date on which a person actually enters the Police Academy for Training.
3. For employees hired from Police Officer Recruit eligible lists initially established before 2012:
4. Nineteenth (19)
5. For employees hired from eligible lists for Police Officer Recruit initially established during or after 2012 or from Police Officer 1 eligible lists initially established during or after 2011:
6. Twenty-first (21)

Licenses, Registrations And/Or Certificates

1. Possession of Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Certification from the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Police Officer 1.
2. Initial and annual qualification on a police firearms course, by a certified police firearms instructor, with any firearms, shotguns, rifles authorized for use including personal weapons carried in lieu of issued weapons or as a second weapon.
3. 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 1.

For employees hired from eligible lists for Police Officer Recruit initially established during or after 2012 or hired from Police Officer 1 eligible lists initially established during or after 2011:

1. Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license from any state at least three years prior to appointment as a Police Officer 1.

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PAY RANGE:

202

• Class Established:

  • 4/89

• Consolidation with Class 6A99:

  • CSC: 3/07, Ad Board: 4/07

• Spec. Revision:

  • CSC: 6/09, Ad Board: 7/09
  • CSC: 4/10, Ad Board: 5/10
  • CSC: 9/10, Ad Board: 10/10

• Latest Spec. Revision:

  • CSC: 11/11, Ad Board: 12/11

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End Of Job Class Specification - 6A02