Police Officer
Group: City of Sutherlin
Location: Sutherlin, Oregon
Salary Range: $58,944-$78,894 Annually
Deadline Information: Open until filled
Posted Date: 05/13/2025
Website: http://www.ci.sutherlin.or.us/residents/employment_opportunities/index.php
Contact Information for Applicants
Colleen Powell- Human Resources
c.powell@ci.sutherlin.or.us
541-458-2856
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Police Officer is charged with the responsibility of fulfilling the police mission at the primary level of execution; may train Reserve Officers; protects life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances; does other related work as required and assigned.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSIFICATION
Prevents and represses crime through patrol activity; enforces the city ordinances, state and federal laws, apprehends offenders and secures compliance in lesser non-criminal matters; performs other related activities peripheral to basic police duties in the area of community services.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general and special instructions of the Chief of Police, who reviews work methods through personal inspection and discussion. Primary supervision is by a Captain or Sergeant(s).
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise occasional supervision as a senior officer on special or relief duty, providing limited training and supervision to Reserve Police Officer.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
1. Operates a patrol vehicle in an assigned area, does routine patrol activity, traffic enforcement and responds to requests for police service.
2. Investigates crimes and other offenses, completing the investigation in certain categories.
3. Carries out miscellaneous non-operational procedures and courtroom duties.
4. Remains informed on current crime problems and engaged in tactical operations as directed; is constantly aware of possible vice or narcotic violations, reporting such conditions immediately to the department.
5. Understands the role of a city employee and is alert to non-police problems and hazards in the community, taking whatever action is necessary to correct the problems.
6. Represents the department and the city in public relations activities, educational programs and in daily contact with the public.
7. May train and supervise Reserves.
8. Checks parking violations in congested areas, issues citations for moving and non-moving violations in traffic patrol.
9. Makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances; serves writs, warrants, and subpoenas.
10. Directs traffic and patrols area for parades, athletic events, fires or other occasions of a special or emergency nature.
11. Investigates accidents, makes reports and arrests, if necessary, renders first aid to accident victims.
12. Makes investigations concerning various types of crimes, interviews witness’ and suspects, take photographs and fingerprints.
13. Appears in court and presents evidence and testimony against alleged violators.
14. Participates in departmental meetings and attends in-service training classes and schools.
15. On relief duty as desk officer, receives complaints from the public, takes telephone or radio calls and relays information to patrol cars and other law enforcement agencies.
16. Searches, handcuffs and transports prisoners when necessary.
17. Maintains general files of the department.
18. Keeps arrest records and various records and reports; conducts follow up investigations.
19. Renders assistance to the public when any citizen is in distress.
20. Maintains the laws of confidentiality.
21. Perform other duties as assigned or directed.