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City of Gulfport, Mississippi

Patrol Officer

Department: 213 - Police

EEO Class: Protective Service Workers FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $49,749 - $60,409.50

Must be 21 years of age or older to be a Patrol Officer

Per Mississippi State Statute 21-31-63: Any applicant for a position of any kind under civil service must be a citizen of the United States and an elector of the county in which he resides and must meet only such bona fide occupational residency requirements as may be determined by the civil service commission or the governing authority of the municipality.

Position Overview

The Police Patrol Officer is responsible for a general duty of investigatory

police work in the protection of life and property, prevention of crime,

investigation of crimes, apprehension of criminals and the general

enforcement of local, state and federal laws and ordinances.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, May

include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Patrols a specified beat on foot or police vehicle on an assigned

shift to preserve law and order.

Prevents and discovers the commission of crime and to enforce

traffic and parking regulations.

Answers calls and complaints involving fires, automobile accidents,

robberies and other misdemeanors and felonies.

Conducts preliminary investigations; interviews witnesses and

collects evidence and information.

Obtains witnesses, makes arrests and testifies as a witness in court.

Investigates crimes; searches for and preserves evidence; questions

suspects and witnesses; checks pawn shops; maintains surveillance

over persons and places suspected of vice operations.

Escorts prisoners to and from court; insures that prisoners are

properly guarded, participates in the return of fugitives from outside

the state or from other cities.

Gives advice on laws, ordinances and general information to the

public.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain

and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential

functions of the job can be performed.

Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with

respect for the rights of others.

Ability to analyze situations quickly and to determine proper course

of action to be taken with due regard to surrounding hazards and

circumstances.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and

to prepare comprehensive reports.

Some knowledge of general social problems in urban centers and

of accepted methods of meeting such problems.

Ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.

Ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms.

Physical strength, agility and ability to pass physical fitness

examination.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the

minimum requirements may be substituted.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent. College or university level courses in

law enforcement or a related field preferred.

Patrolman 2nd Class: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of six (6)

months in the Patrolman recruit classification.

Patrolman 1st Class: Satisfactory completion of a minimum of six (6)

months in the Patrolman 2nd class classification.

Required Licenses or Certificates

Must possess valid Mississippi driver's license.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 50+ pounds;

visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and

manual dexterity necessary to equipment. Subject to sitting, standing,

reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions.

Working conditions are both indoors and outdoors.