Town of Mount Vernon POLICE OFFICER *(This is an On the Job Training position. Must meet OJT eligibility guidelines) Job# 3387987 Job Description: *(KIND OF WORK) This is general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. *Pay Rate: * $15.06 to * $19.35 *Work Schedule: Requires availability to work days, evenings, nights, and rotating shifts. *Job Duties: *(The scope of work that may be performed but not a complete list of tasks or duties of positions of this class.) Patrols in a designated area of the City on foot, in a patrol boat, on a radio-equipped motorcycle, or in an audio-equipped car to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations. Answers calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, robberies, neighborhood disturbances, and other misdemeanors and felonies. Secures the scene of crime, obtains witnesses, and makes arrests. Testifies as a witness in court in connection with arrests and citations made.Administers first aid at the scene of automobile accidents. Interviews witnesses, gathers information, and prepares detailed reports. Interviews persons with complaints and inquiries and attempts to make proper disposition or direct them to proper authorities. Gives advice on laws and ordinances and general information to the public.Attends regular training classes in police methods, first aid, target practice, and related subjects.Keeps informed with respect to persons of known bad character and places of questionable legality within an assigned area. Transfers prisoners. Serves warrants, subpoenas, and other legal notices. Operates radar unit in enforcing traffic laws. Issues traffic citations. Fills out traffic accident and criminal offense reports. Escorts funerals, wide loads, and mobile homes. Assists in the docket room or in the court. Gathers statistics on accidents and violations. When assigned to the juvenile division, works with delinquency problems. Performs related work as required. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, preferably supplemented by college level course work in criminal justice or law enforcement, and preferably some experience dealing with the public under varying circumstances, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. *ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORK: (No maximum age limit) Some knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures with ability to apply this knowledge to specific situations. Some knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of important buildings or ability to acquire this knowledge rapidly. Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public. Ability to obtain a motor vehicle operator's license. Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. *SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Requires a background check and drug screen. *(Probationary/Working Test Period: 1 YEAR) Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. May be required to have successfully completed the required minimum standards training necessary for recognition as a sworn law enforcement officer. []{#_Hlk128554978} **DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK: An employee in this class performs routine patrol, preliminary investigations