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Jurisdiction: Village of McGraw Jurisdictional Class: Noncompetitive Adopted: Revised: January 29, 2004 POLICE OFFICER (parttime) DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a responsible law enforcement position involving responsibility for the enforcement of laws, ordinances and the protection of lives and property in an assigned area during specified periods. The work involves routine patrol tasks, assisting in investigations of criminal offenses and apprehension of criminals. Work is performed according to established policies and procedures and under the general supervision of the Village Board. However, there is considerable independent responsibility for exercise of sound judgment in emergencies, and other matters of a police nature. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative only) Patrols a specific area in a radio cruising car; Responds in emergency situations to protect life and property; Investigates suspicious activities and makes arrests for violations of Federal and State laws and local ordinances; Investigates complaints and answers questions from the public; Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons, stolen cars, and property; Directs traffic at emergency scenes, such as fires, accidents, public assemblages and busy intersection; issues tickets for traffic violations; Escorts prisoners to jail or court, and has them booked on charges; Testifies in court when necessary; Makes reports of activities; Checks doors and windows of unoccupied business and residential property; Issues tickets for parking violations; Reports serious defects in streets and related matters requiring the attention of public agencies; Executes warrants or process issued by a court; Responds to all calls from the public within area of responsibility; Provides security of municipal buildings; Complies with departmental regulations pertaining to uniforms, firearms, and other police policies; Assists with criminal and plain clothes investigations as assigned; Maintains order in crowds at parades and other public gatherings. Continued on back… POLICE OFFICER (parttime) Page 2 FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of the New York State Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law and all local ordinances and laws pertaining to policy activities; good social and general intelligence; good powers of observation; working knowledge of firstaid methods; working knowledge of traffic direction and control methods; ability to be courteous yet ---PAGE BREAK--- firm with the public; ability to operate an automobile, sound judgment; skill in the use of firearms, physical strength and agility; neatness of appearance; excellent moral character; excellent physical condition. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency or comparable diploma as stated in Section 58 of the Civil Service Law. Physical and agility requirements in accordance with the standards established for Police Officer by the Municipal Police Training Council. A test may also be completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a New York State Operator's license. Possession of a New York State Pistol Permit. Applicant to be presently employed as a Certified Police Officer in New York State or has been employed as same within the last twelve months.