Performs a wide variety of police functions, including but not limited to:
crime repression, crime prevention, protection of personal liberties, regulation
of non-criminal conduct, and provision of services.
Essential
Function Statements
- Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other
restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and
resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved weapons in self-defense.
- Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using
appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations.
- Exercise independent judgement in determining when there is reasonable
suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest,
when force may be used and to what degree.
- Operate a law enforcement vehicle during both day and night; in emergency
situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested
traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog,
high winds, smoke, rain, ice and snow.
- Communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio
channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
- Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and
obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential
informers.
- Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations which may involve
quickly entering and exiting a law enforcement patrol vehicle; lifting,
carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over then pulling up oneself
over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through
openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams; crawling in confined
areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces, and using body force
to gain entrance through barriers.
- Load, unload, aim and fire from a variety of body positions handguns,
shotguns and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify
the use of deadly force and at levels or proficiency prescribed in certification
standards.
- Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings and large outdoor
areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long
periods of time, detaining people and stopping suspicious vehicles and
persons.
- Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
- Engage in law enforcement patrol functions that include such things
as working rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol and physically checking
the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure.
- Effectively communicate with people, including juveniles, by giving
information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights
and processes.
- Demonstrate communication skills in court and other formal settings.
- Detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis
for criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence
of dangerous conditions.
- Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views
and opinions of suspects and other people encounter in an antagonistic
environment.
- Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to
include directing traffic for long period of time, administering emergency
medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous
situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas.
- Process and transport prisoners and committed mental patients using
handcuffs and other appropriate restraints.
- Put on and operate a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions
are being deployed.
- Extinguish small fires by using extinguisher and other appropriate
means.
- Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the
preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits
and warrants.
- Process arrested suspects to include taking their photographs and
obtaining a legible set of inked fingerprint impressions.
Personal Charicteristics
Since police offices are required to enforce the law and they are exposed
to certain temptations to show favoritism, corruption, or unlawful monetary
gain, it is a “business necessity“ that offices exhibit a history and characteristics
of honesty, reliability, ability to manage personal finances, interpersonal
skill, and integrity.
Additionally, police officers are frequently placed in a position of physical
and mental stress. Therefore, a history of mental or physical disability
may be grounds for denying employment; or, these factors might be a consideration
in the hiring process. Applicants posing a substantial risk of injury to
themselves, other officers, and the public are at a substantial disadvantage
in the hiring process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Successful completion of all entrance examinations or requirements
established by the City of St. George and the St. George Police Department.
This may include written and oral examination, POST physical fitness
test, physical examination, background investigation, computer voice
stress examination, polygraph examination, drug examination, etc.
- Must be emotionally stable and free of overly aggressive behavior
patterns or impulse problems.
- Must be capable of exercising good judgement and maintaining self-control
during periods of extreme stress.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work in a paramilitary organization which relies upon
policies and procedures to govern the behavior of officers.
- Ability to be effectively trained and to prepare reports for agency
and court use.
- Knowledge of criminal and civil law, and police techniques, tactics,
and responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently, make critical decisions, and use initiative
and common sense in a variety of police functions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with
elected officials, department heads, employees, officials and employees
of other jurisdictions, and the general public.
- Must be POST certified in the State of Utah as a peace officer serving
in a reserve or auxiliary capacity (Section 53-13-111) or as a Auxiliary
Officer (Section 53-13-112). May have a higher certification (law enforcement
certification).
- Must also meet these requirements:
-At least 21 years of age,
-United States Citizen,
-High school graduate (or GED certified),.
-Possess a valid Utah State Driver's License,
-Be of good moral character,
-Resident of the City of St. George or from surrounding communities
(with the approval of the Chief of Police before appointment),
-No conviction for criminal offense inimical to public service or habitual
law violations,
-No conviction of an offense involving dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct,
physical violence, or unlawful use, sale or possession for sale of any
controlled substance.
-Must pass a St. George Police Department approved physical which shows
the officer to be in good physical health.
Working Condtions
Moderately heavy physical activity, required to push, pull or lift medium
heavy weights. Difficult working positions required to stand, walk or sit
uncomfortably for extended periods. Moderate exposure to elements such as
heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust or grease. Risk of bodily injury
is moderate under normal conditions. Occupational safety and health hazards
may be encountered under controlled conditions.
Regular exposure to stressful situations as result of human behavior. In
field operations, exposure to stress as well as occupational hazards is
of considerable magnitude. |
