ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The most important and essential job duty of this position is attitude and includes the following: getting along with co-workers, being respectful to members of the community, making sure all employees under his/her command are working together as a team and functioning under pressure. Other duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Respond to and handles complaints from citizens Assist in the investigations of crimes within their realm of training, expertise and time constraints Makes arrests and books arrested persons Investigates traffic accidents Responds to, assists, and handles emergency situations including: natural, industrial, vehicular, marine, aircraft, medical and agricultural Prepares and completes investigative reports and documents relative to complaints, investigations and arrests QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledgeable of all federal, state and local laws pertaining to law enforcement Knowledgeable of St. Martin Parish geography and roadways Knowledgeable of all radio and signal codes Proficient in both routine and pursuit driving of patrol vehicles Working knowledge of computer programs EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Graduation from an approved P.O. S.T. Academy (Basic Law Enforcement Academy) WORK SCHEDULE: 12 hour shifts - Alternating Employee is required to work flexible hours when and if needed. In some circumstances employee may be subject to call-out 24 hours a day.