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Police Officer – City Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: City of Cortland Jurisdictional Class: FT: Competitive; PT: Competitive Revised: 3/10/86; 8/25/94; 6/26/02; 2/1/22 POLICE OFFICER 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 a Police Sergeant or other higher ranking officer with considerable independent responsibility for the exercise of judgment in emergency or other matters of a police natures. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a radio cruising car; Responds in emergency situations to protect life and property; Checks doors and windows of unoccupied businesses and residential property; Investigates suspicious activities and makes arrests for violations of federal and state laws and local ordinances; Escorts prisoners to jail and to court and has them booked on charges; Testifies in court or before a grand jury; Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons and stolen cars and property; Directs traffic and tickets cars for overtime parking; Maintains order in crowds at parades and other public gatherings; Answers questions for and directs the public; Reports serious defects in streets and in related matters requiring the attention of public agencies; Assists with criminal and plain clothes investigations as assigned; Makes daily report of activities; Complies with departmental regulations pertaining to uniforms, firearms, and other police policies; Provides security of municipal buildings. 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 police activities; Good social and general intelligence; Good powers of observation; Working knowledge of first-aid methods; Working knowledge of traffic direction and control methods; Ability to be courteous yet firm with the public; Ability to operate an automobile; Sound judgment; Skill in the use of firearms; Physical strength and agility; ---PAGE BREAK--- Police Officer – City Page 2 I 2 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 must also be completed. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Eligibility for a New York State Operator's license. Possession of license at time of appointment.