**The Northwood Police Department is accepting applications for a Full-Time Police Officer. Starting salary for the position is $48,500/Year, with an increase to $50,000 after completion of 3 month probationary period. Tuition reimbursement for Peace Officer Training Academy available as well. 100% Single Health Insurance paid, NDPERS Retirement, Sick and Vacation Leave, Duty Gear and Uniforms paid for as well. Applicants must be ND POST Certified or Eligible to be licensed. Must have a valid drivers license with a clear criminal and driving history.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Performs routine professional law enforcement in a variety of Police Department activities.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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? Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.

? Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.

? Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.

? Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.

? Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic prevent or detect and investigates misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations' and to otherwise serve and protect.

? Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.

? Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers. Preserves evidence. Arrests violators. Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents. Summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene.

? Conducts follow up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift. Seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects. Develops leads and tips. Searches scene of crimes for clues. Analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders. Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings.

? Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, influence reports, breathalyzer check list, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc.

? Undertakes community oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as crime prevention, traffic safety, etc.

? Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities.

? Conducts patrol activities including directing traffic, investigation of reported or observed violations of law, and conducting patrol activities.

? Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney and Municipal Judge regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned.

? Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities.

? Responds to emergency calls or incidents outside jurisdiction when the need arises.

? Acts within the guidelines of regular established police department policies and procedures.

? Participates in continuing education as appropriate or necessary to maintain appropriate certification.

? Lives within a 10 minute emergency response time of the City.

? Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.

? Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities.

Directs operation of Police Department in absence of Police Chief.

Performs related work as required.

Serves as a member of various employee committees.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Police Chief.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises supervision over personnel as assigned.