Requirements
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
To protect life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the performance of general fire fighting work; to perform specialized duties under emergency conditions; to perform a variety of housekeeping and maintenance chores; and to perform work as required.
DESCRIPTION
Enforce the laws and ordinances of the City of Oak Park and the laws of the State of Michigan.
Operate motorized public safety equipment in assigned areas.
Stand in roadways and direct and control traffic.
Write violation tickets and conduct physical search and arrest of suspects.
Operate two-way radio equipment dispatching officers and emergency vehicles to the scene of crimes or accidents.
Receive requests for assistance and handle complaints made in person or by the telephone.
Investigate accidents, administer first-aid and arrange for transportation of injured persons.
May act as a school crossing guard as required.
Transport prisoners to courts or jail facilities.
Provide verbal testimony in court.
Operate all photographic equipment.
Prepare and maintain written required records and reports.
Investigate complaints and violations of the law.
Verbally interview suspects, prisoners, complainants and witnesses to obtain information and evidence.
Search for and preserve evidence at the scene of crimes.
Perform follow-up investigation as necessary.
Respond to fire alarms, lay and connect hose lines and perform related firefighting activities.
Drive fire apparatus to scene of fire and operate ladders, utilize axes, shovels, extinguishers and other pieces of firefighting equipment in controlling and extinguishing fires.
Pump water at the proper pressure; visually monitor operation of pump and motor to make necessary changes or adjustments.
Operate automatic emergency defibrillation as required.
Conduct fire prevention inspections in confined spaces.
SUPPLEMENTAL TASKS
Take fingerprints.
Serve subpoenas and warrants.
Perform general maintenance work in the care and upkeep of firefighting equipment.
Respond to department call in case of emergency.
Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES
Must meet the employment standard for Michigan Law Enforcement Officers, published by the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council. Must pass FIT exam per federal OSHA standard.
Must have ability to successfully complete the basic fire training curriculum at a Firefighters Training Council approved school; and successfully attain Firefighters Level II certification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must have successfully completed 60 semester hours of college/university credit OR have served four years active duty in the military service with an Honorable Discharge.
Possess a valid Michigan Operator`s License upon appointment. Driving record must be acceptable.
SALARY RANGE - This is a full-time position in a unionized environment with an hourly rate of $57,095.78 to $81,568.84 with benefits
NOTE - This job description is intended to indicate the general nature of responsibilities typically assigned to the job. The description is not necessarily exhaustive or intended to limit the supervisor`s right to modify assignments as necessary.
The City of Oak Park does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, economic status, age, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability, if requested. Notification of the need for accommodation must be made at the time of application.
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