POSITION PURPOSE

The function of the Police Officer assigned to a uniformed patrol shift is to provide protection of life, property, and human rights. This is accomplished by providing law enforcement services to those who live, work, and shop within the City of Birmingham.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not to be treated as all inclusive.

• Promote the safety and security within the community.
• Work diligently toward the achievement of the Department's mission, vision, and values.
• Enforce laws and ordinances.
• Protect the constitutional rights of the public.
• Adhere to and comply with operating procedures (general orders, personnel rules, special orders, administrative memorandums, and other policies). Ensure subordinates also adhere to this.
• Utilize a service performance style that promotes high morale, exemplary performance, and promotes harmonious relationships.
• Responsible for the efficient and professional operation of police radio systems.
• Ensure departmental equipment is always in functional, operating condition and that defective equipment is reported or repaired.
• Keep supervisors informed of events or occurrences that affect policies, operations, or personnel.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other units of the Police Department as well as other applicable municipal departments within the city and/or other governmental/private organizations.
• Respond to calls for service efficiently and safely.
• Investigate criminal and civil cases as required and prepare complete, legible, and concise reports on investigated cases.
• Safe operation of departmental vehicles during non-emergency and emergency situations.
• Attend scheduled training sessions as required.
• Attend roll call and inspect and equip the patrol vehicle at the start of each shift.
• Responsible for the safety and care of all prisoners taken into custody.
• Maintain departmental uniforms and equipment in good condition.
• Maintain minimum department performance standards.
• Participate in community policing projects as assigned by team members/leaders.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by the shift supervisor.