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Please carefully review the information below. You will find detailed employment information about our department. Once you have completed reading all relevant information please download the following employment packet and bring it to the police department with a copy of your resume and/or curriculum vitae. We thank you for your interest in the Pocomoke City Police Department.

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POLICE OFFICER:

Summary of Principal Duties & Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the patrol functions of the Pocomoke City Police Department to include but not limited to the listed Duties and Responsibilities. Work is performed under the direction of the Patrol Commander with necessary supervision. Review is made by evaluation of accomplishments, ability to meet deadlines and the effectiveness of supervision given to continuing projects and special assignments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Report for duty one half hour before scheduled tour begins
Maintain issued uniform and equipment, both personal and departmental
Maintains department assigned patrol vehicle for operational readiness as well as for contraband/weapons and/or unauthorized items
Patrols an assigned area during daily tour of duty, being constantly on the alert for criminal activity; Omni Presence
Responds to motor vehicle violations and any requests for assistance from the public
Issues Uniform Complaint Citations
Issues Motor Vehicle Warnings & Citations (includes ERO’s)
Issue Parking Citations
Utilizes preventative patrol and crime prevention techniques to include recording suspect information, criminal/vehicle activity
During tours of duty, make business checks of those establishments as a preventative approach as well as to instill good public relations
Enforce the ordinances and laws of the City of Pocomoke, State of Maryland and any and all federal laws where applicable
Utilizes both foot and motorized patrol in the patrol sector assigned
Performs preventative patrol of businesses and vacant dwellings, during the time that they are unoccupied or not open
Respond to calls for service dispatched from Communications or Squad Commander
Is responsible for the investigation of the complaints as assigned
Is required to make written and/or computer data entry reports on criminal activities or traffic related incidents as required by Department Policy
Will investigate all traffic related incidents, to include motor vehicle accidents, disabled vehicles and parking related problems
Operate speed measurement devices & Tint Meter Devices
Is responsible for the service of all court documents that are scheduled for service in their respective patrol sector
Is responsible for the efficient flow of traffic by manual direction on an as-needed basis
Is required to appear as a witness in all court cases, juvenile proceedings, States Attorney conferences or any other court process as prescribed by a summons
Will provide escorts on an on-call basis, including businesses and spousal assaults
Will provide assistance to other officers of this Department and all Allied Agencies as assigned
Is expected to respond accordingly to mentally disturbed persons to include the preparation of Emergency Petitions and transportation of same to appropriate facilities
Will respond to and investigate missing persons reports to include the completion of the report and subsequent follow-up investigations
Will on an as-needed basis be a part of a special assignment such as parades, outer perimeter security, searches for persons, evidence, etc.
Is expected to transport, process, complete all necessary supplemental paperwork and relay to District Court and/or the Detention Center all subjects arrested
Is responsible to turn in all daily calls for service reports at the end of your assigned shift
Is responsible for following the chain of command
In addition to the above, this employee is required to:
Be at work on time
Be available for work
Give a full days work
Be positive in response to directions
Learn present and new jobs
Adjust to changes
Get along with others
Know and follow rules
Be physically and mentally fit for normal duty

Education and Experience

Must be 21 years of age or older, possession of a High School Diploma from an accredited school or GED Certificate, Degree in Criminal Justice is preferred. Possess a current motor vehicle driver’s license in their state of residency without suspension in the state of Maryland or the presence of a significant violation history in any state, meet all physical and mental requirements, successfully complete a background investigation and complete the mandatory Police Academy within one (1) year of hire.

This job description is intended to describe the general motive and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance to their jobs, and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of the job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any job-related duty as requested by the Chief of Police, Patrol Commander or Squad Supervisor.

POLICE COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR:

Summary of Principal Duties & Responsibilities

This position is responsible for radio dispatching via the police communications systems and clerical work associated with communications and information retention, maintenance and distribution systems in the Pocomoke Police Department. The employee is responsible for making decisions based on training and established policies and procedures. Review is made by evaluation of accomplishments, ability to meet deadlines and the effectiveness of supervision given to continuing projects and special assignments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Report for duty five to ten minutes before scheduled tour begins
Maintain issued uniform and equipment, both personal and departmental
Maintain a computerized department logs, communications documents, written and electronic data and records relating to the communications and information systems
Answer emergency and 911 directed telephone calls to the police station.
Monitor police radio communications
Prepare required reports and written documents
Effectively operate keyboard activated computer system (Miles, NCIC, NLETS) and is required to possess the necessary training and security clearance for CJIS certification
Remain in assigned area (Communications Room) for term of duty, with exception for established rest/relief periods. A person in this position must be able to sit for long periods of time
A person in this position is required to work past their normal hours when required to maintain communications and may only leave when properly relieved
Routinely operate radio, telephone, teletype (computer), facsimile and other related equipment involved in communications and information transmission
Monitor surveillance camera equipment and exercise-controlled access to the police stationhouse
Logically interpret various verbal and written information/commands and apply to office and communications procedures and operations
Speak clearly, fluently and concisely
Possess knowledge of geographical and zoning characteristics of the City of Pocomoke, along with jurisdictional limits
Answer phones and relay messages to police and management personnel
Receive mail and other written information for distribution
Provide assistance to walk-in public, providing directions and referrals
Prepare written reports directed by the Chief of police
Operate PC with word processing and data base programs
In addition to the above, this employee is required to:
Be at work on time
Be available for work
Give a full day's work
Be positive in response to directions
Learn present and new jobs
Adjust to changes
Get along with others
Know and follow rules
Be physically and mentally fit for normal duty

Education and Experience

Must be 18 years of age or older, possession of a High School Diploma from an accredited school or GED Certificate. Possess a current motor vehicle driver’s license in their state of residency without suspension in the state of Maryland or the presence of a significant violation history in any state, meet all physical and mental requirements, and successfully complete a background investigation.