General Statement of Duties

Responsible for the enforcement of local, state and federal laws during extra duty assignments.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The principal function of an employee in this position is to provide a uniformed presence during extra duty assignments.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of the assigned supervisory personnel but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.  The principal duties of this class are performed in an automobile and outdoors. An employee in this class performs the duties of other employees in the assigned department as required or as assigned by supervisory personnel.    

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

-Performs crime prevention patrols in high crime areas or special events as assigned.
-Answers emergency and routine calls for service.
-Provides a uniformed presence for businesses, citizens, and organizations that contract with the City of Auburn police security and/or crime prevention at specified locations.
-Provides a uniform presence and performs crime prevention at Auburn City Schools and Auburn University.
-Provides assistance to other personnel as needed.
-Makes arrests for criminal activities.
-Enforces traffic laws.
-Directs traffic.
-Interviews witnesses, victims, and complainants.
-Collects evidence.
-Secures crime scenes.
-Takes incident, accident and offense reports.
-Investigates Motor vehicle accidents.
-Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
-Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
-Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other City employees and the public;
-Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
-Performs other related duties as assigned.

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