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TASKS:
Patrols neighborhoods, streets, residential, business
and other areas; performs traffic control, security, surveillance and/or
other functions; assesses situations and circumstances; responds to routine
and emergency calls; handles criminal, domestic and other types of calls;
conducts investigations; arrests and detains suspects; identifies witnesses;
interviews, assesses and gathers information from witnesses, participants and
others involved; determines appropriate action to be taken; issues and/or
recommends issuance of citations, complaints and/or other appropriate legal
processes; drafts and submits detailed reports; prepares cases for court;
as required, testifies in court.
Responds to inquiries and requests for information
and/or assistance; assists business owners, property owners, residents,
visitors and others with general to specific law enforcement, safety,
protection, community policing and other inquiries.
Performs other duties as
assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
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Knowledge of applicable local, county, state and Federal
statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, Town of Wickenburg policies
and procedures, departmental policies and procedures and other governing
documents.
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Knowledge of the principles of file and records management.
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Knowledge of the techniques associated with investigation,
interviewing and report writing.
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Knowledge of court processes and legal terminology.
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Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying a
variety of complex, often conflicting information sources, operational
policies and procedures, guidelines and directives.
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Skill in analyzing and assessing complex situations and
circumstances.
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Skill in prioritizing, coordinating and determining needs.
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Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with employees, other departments, vendors, contractors, the
general public and others having business with the Town of Wickenburg.
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Skill in operating a computer utilizing a variety of software
applications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma or GED
AND successful completion of field training exercises.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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