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City of Nome Police Officer in Nome, Alaska
Summary: A Police Officer I is an entry level position above Police Officer Trainee. A Police Officer I is a position to include out of State lateral and in State lateral police positions. A Police Officer I will still undergo a Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). There is a one year probationary period for this position. Lateral transfer employees will attend the Alaska Department of Public Safety lateral academy, and during that time will be paid straight time for hours worked. Duties shall consist of general police responsibilities necessary to the safety and good order of the community. Police Officers will engage in preventive and proactive patrols, preserve the peace, regulate traffic, issue citations, make arrests, prepare accurate police reports, conduct investigations and enforces the criminal and traffic statues, regulations, and ordinances of the Federal Law, the State of Alaska, and the City of Nome.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Identifying criminal offenders and activity. Apprehending, arresting, and remanding offenders, participating in court proceedings, promote community policing philosophies. Responds and investigates Calls for Service by the public and other duties dispatched to them by the Nome 911 Center. Preventative patrol and pro-active policing to reduce the commission of crime. Aid people in danger of physical harm Facilitate the movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and enforce those regulations. Create and maintain the feeling of security in the community by interacting and being visible. Promote and preserve the peace, protect property and life. Complete accurate police reports and submit them to the appropriate agency. Submit charging documents and affidavits. Maintain a clean and organized patrol vehicle. Maintain an organized system of digital and physical evidence as department standards exist. Other duties as assigned by a Sergeant or higher rank. Emergency Vehicle Operation is required at times. Utilize radio and proper radio etiquette. Collection, preservation, care and custody of all physical police evidence. Frequently use departments record management system.