Police Corporal - Police Department Only

JOB POSITION #237: POLICE CORPORAL
NUMBER OF VACANCIES:1 DEPARTMENT: Police/Operations
WORK LOCATION: Farmington Police Department
PAY CLASS: PD5 HIRING RANGE: $27.5749 - $31.6429 per hour
DAYS WORKED: Varies HOURS WORKED: Varies
TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time, Shift
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Thursday, January 8, 2015

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Exercises supervision of assigned personnel as needed in the absence of a sergeant or lieutenant.
Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the performance and administration of police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.
Normally works under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant or Lieutenant.
Supervises police officers and other assigned staff in their duties.
Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of shift activities.
Reviews a variety of police related reports prepared by subordinate officers or others.
Evaluates officers' arrests based on circumstances and evidence to determine whether subject will be detained or placed in jail.
Makes day-to-day police assignments as required by the needs of the service.
Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation. Develops new approaches to investigate problems.
Advises supervisors on deployment of personnel during emergency responses.
Maintains contact with all police personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities.
Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other city officials in the performance of police activities, as assigned.
Contributes information necessary for the completion of the employee performance evaluations.
Personally 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.
Patrol Corporals work a uniformed shift in the performance of security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
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;
Patrol Corporals patrol city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic prevent or detect and investigate 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 roster, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol, influence reports, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc.
Assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug resistance, traffic safety, etc.
Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment, development of subordinate police officers. Acts in the capacity of a Field Training Officer as needed.
Coordinates activities with supervisors or other city departments, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Court Administrator, and Municipal Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures.
Required to perform shift work including days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities, as needed.
Reviews, evaluates and develops programs, policies and procedures for various departmental operations.
Assists in the preparation and administration of the department budget.
Schedules and conducts meetings.
Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
Maintains liaison with community groups.
May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS
This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
High school diploma or equivalent; and completion of the State Basic Training Academy or equivalent academy; and a minimum of three years continuous work experience as a fully commissioned police officer within the Farmington Police Department or in the alternative have two years continuous service with the Farmington Police Department and four years continuous work experience as a commissioned police officer at a department of similar or greater size.
Considerable knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; Extensive knowledge of city's geography.
Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel; Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors and the general public; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; Ability to follow and give verbal and written instructions.
Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid New Mexico State Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Ability to meet Department's physical standards required.
Must possess the ability to operate; police car, police radio, handgun and other weapons as required, baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, pager, first aid equipment and other related equipment as assigned.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun and other weapons as required, side handle baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, pager, on-board video camera, first aid equipment and chemical agent. Extensive use of computers for dispatching, reporting and communicating is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is required to perform shift work including days, evenings and nights including weekends and holidays.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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