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CITY OF ROSEVILLE JOB DESCRIPTION Updated: June, 1994 Position Title: Palice Officer Department: Police Department �ccountable to: Police Sergeant Primary Objective of Position To enforce State and Federal laws and City ordinances; to conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of incidents, traffic accidents and crimes; to protect life and property; to prevent crime; to promote community reZations; to provide the highest level of service to residents and visitors; to perform all duties within the guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations set forth by the Department. Major Areas_of Accountabilitv � ., • *1. Patrol and Protective Services: Patrols assigned.. areas observing and making contact with a�l segments..of the popuiation. Maintains fami�iarity with streets, businesses, persons, v.ehicles and hazards. Investigates circumstances which appear out of the ordinary to prevent harjn to persons and damage or loss of property. Uses selective and saturation patrol for trouble spots and high crime activ�ty. Enforces traffic laws. *2. Ma�ntaining Public Order: Maintains public order by intervening to stop ongoing or potential violence a�d by mediating disputes. *3. Peaceful Assemblv: Protects the rights af free speech and � peaceful assembly and ensures orderly flow and access of traffic. *4 Investigations: Conducts investigations, processes evidence and takes an active part in bringing the case to a conc3usion. Processes the scenes of cr�mes and accidents so that evidence is l.acated, identi�fied, and preserved. Interviews witnesses and suspects within legal parameters to obtain all information necessary to bringing the case to a conclusion. Periodically contacts and updates complainant regarding dispositian of the complaint. Ensures that property and evidence is retux-ned to its rightful owner upon final disposition of the case.