DERBY
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Police Officer
role at
DERBY .
Responsibilities
Enforce state laws and city ordinances.
Patrol the community routinely and conduct traffic enforcement to ensure a safe and secure community.
Engage in citizen contact situations such as business checks, assisting stranded motorists, suspicious person contacts, crime prevention sharing with civic organizations or homeowners, and other actions in accordance with the community policing philosophy.
Provide basic response to crime scenes including identification, preservation, and collection of evidence.
Provide advanced processing of non‑critical crime scenes as assigned by the on‑duty Watch Commander (Police Officer 2 & 3).
Conduct thorough criminal and traffic investigations.
Apprehend violators in a reasonable and lawful manner following established laws, policies and regulations.
Transport detainees to appropriate facilities.
Assist citizens with situations involving crime, traffic, quality of life issues or any situation that requires a police response.
Answer citizen complaints, investigate suspicious conditions, and take necessary action, including preparing necessary police reports.
Alert citizens of hazardous and dangerous conditions and direct traffic when needed.
Operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.
Carry and maintain qualification for authorized firearms and other weapons pursuant to department standard operating procedures.
Conduct crime prevention surveys and other activities.
Complete all necessary official forms and reports.
Prepare cases for successful prosecution and provide credible courtroom testimony.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of assigned work area and equipment (booking desk, gun cleaning station, report writing, locker room, etc.).
Ensure active participation in and reporting on an assigned open beat project by officers assigned to their shift.
Ensure successful planning and execution of shift‑related special enforcement activities (i.e. traffic) at the discretion of the on‑duty Watch Commander.
Conduct and present analysis of crime trends and statistics to the assigned beat team.
Attend training and seminars to maintain proficiency and certifications.
Actively participate in training and drill sessions, tests, and evaluations.
Act as a liaison with homeowners associations and neighborhood watch programs, attending meetings and events as requested.
Plan and present law enforcement/public safety‑related training classes in areas of expertise.
Continually look for new and improved ways of completing the above functions. Other tasks as assigned will be performed in order to address business needs.
Position Requirements
Most duties are assigned; the employee then arranges tasks to complete duties. Problem‑solving and decision‑making involving protection of life and property is accomplished independently most of the time. Regular and reliable attendance at work is required.
Frequent interaction with employees throughout the organization, prosecutors, and the general public. Occasional interaction with outside agencies including municipal, county, state, and federal agencies.
Veterans preference is provided in accordance with K.S.A. 73‑201 et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD‑214 and any other required documentation at the time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Derby is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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Police Officer
role at
DERBY .
Responsibilities
Enforce state laws and city ordinances.
Patrol the community routinely and conduct traffic enforcement to ensure a safe and secure community.
Engage in citizen contact situations such as business checks, assisting stranded motorists, suspicious person contacts, crime prevention sharing with civic organizations or homeowners, and other actions in accordance with the community policing philosophy.
Provide basic response to crime scenes including identification, preservation, and collection of evidence.
Provide advanced processing of non‑critical crime scenes as assigned by the on‑duty Watch Commander (Police Officer 2 & 3).
Conduct thorough criminal and traffic investigations.
Apprehend violators in a reasonable and lawful manner following established laws, policies and regulations.
Transport detainees to appropriate facilities.
Assist citizens with situations involving crime, traffic, quality of life issues or any situation that requires a police response.
Answer citizen complaints, investigate suspicious conditions, and take necessary action, including preparing necessary police reports.
Alert citizens of hazardous and dangerous conditions and direct traffic when needed.
Operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.
Carry and maintain qualification for authorized firearms and other weapons pursuant to department standard operating procedures.
Conduct crime prevention surveys and other activities.
Complete all necessary official forms and reports.
Prepare cases for successful prosecution and provide credible courtroom testimony.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and readiness of assigned work area and equipment (booking desk, gun cleaning station, report writing, locker room, etc.).
Ensure active participation in and reporting on an assigned open beat project by officers assigned to their shift.
Ensure successful planning and execution of shift‑related special enforcement activities (i.e. traffic) at the discretion of the on‑duty Watch Commander.
Conduct and present analysis of crime trends and statistics to the assigned beat team.
Attend training and seminars to maintain proficiency and certifications.
Actively participate in training and drill sessions, tests, and evaluations.
Act as a liaison with homeowners associations and neighborhood watch programs, attending meetings and events as requested.
Plan and present law enforcement/public safety‑related training classes in areas of expertise.
Continually look for new and improved ways of completing the above functions. Other tasks as assigned will be performed in order to address business needs.
Position Requirements
Most duties are assigned; the employee then arranges tasks to complete duties. Problem‑solving and decision‑making involving protection of life and property is accomplished independently most of the time. Regular and reliable attendance at work is required.
Frequent interaction with employees throughout the organization, prosecutors, and the general public. Occasional interaction with outside agencies including municipal, county, state, and federal agencies.
Veterans preference is provided in accordance with K.S.A. 73‑201 et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD‑214 and any other required documentation at the time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Derby is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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