at Yavapai County Admin. in Prescott, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Under general supervision, performs duties in the protection of life and/or property through enforcement of laws. May be assigned to work on patrol, at headquarters, on special assignments, or as plainclothes investigators.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
- Patrols areas of the County in a vehicle to preserve law and order, prevent and discover the commission of crime, and enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations and correct traffic hazards.
- Answer calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or in person involving emergency, disorder, and crime.
- Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, takes statements and tends to proper disposition of the information or directs them to proper authorities.
- Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, and locates witnesses.
- Makes arrests and/or transports prisoners to jail.
- Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required.
- Conducts specialized investigations and raids.
- Conducts police related community awareness and public relations work.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
