Public Safety Officer I

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13430955Working for the City of Augusta offers a unique opportunity to make ameaningful impact on a vibrant, close-knit community. Known for itswelcoming atmosphere and commitment to growth, Augusta is a place whereemployees are valued as key contributors to the citys mission ofproviding exceptional services to its residents. Apply today and joinour team!A Typical Workday May IncludeThis is general law enforcement and firefighting work dedicated to theprotection of life and/or property. Work performed involves an elementof personal danger. Employees work under general supervision following aperiod of field training and may be assigned to work in the PatrolDivision, in the Fire Division, on special assignments, or as aninvestigator or Crime Prevention Officer assigned to the CriminalInvestigations Division. Employees are accountable to and evaluated bysupervisors who review work methods and results through observation,reports, inspection, and discussion. This position will be assigned tothe law enforcement division, with cross training in the fire divisionas needed. Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, and equipment usedin law enforcement and firefighting. Ability to develop and exhibit knowledge of modern principles,practices and procedures of police and fire suppression work. Knowledge of Patrols areas of the city in a vehicle or on foot topreserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission ofcrime, and to enforce motor vehicle and parking regulations andcorrect traffic hazards. Answers, calls and complaints received by radio, telephone, or inperson involving emergencies, disorder, crime, and fire. May be assigned to the School Resource Programs, which entailsdeveloping and presenting educational programs to students in theschool system. Conducts police related community awareness and public relationswork. Interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, take statements andtends to proper disposition of the information or direct them to theproper authorities. Conduct preliminary investigations, gather evidence and locatewitnesses. Makes arrests and/or takes prisoners to jail. Visits crime scenes, searches for and preserves evidence,investigates clues, and searches for and apprehends violators. Ensures that prisoners are charged, processed, and confined. Composes written reports. Appears in court to present evidence and/or testify as required. Conducts specialized investigations. May administer basic first aid. Attends in service training and practices use of firearms.