p>Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects; Gathers and preserves evidence; Performs first aid and provides assistance to accident and other victims; Participates in problem solving and community-oriented policing projects; Directs and controls traffic; investigates traffic accidents; Issues written citations for traffic and other violations; Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations; Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information; Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems; Writes detailed incident, investigation, and other reports; Provides credible testimony in court; Mediates civil disputes and other non-criminal disagreements; Attempts to de-escalate and obtain appropriate services for mentally ill and emotionally disturbed persons. Specifically, this position requires:
Vision sufficient to perform functions such as apprehend suspects, obtain information at disturbances, service, and accident calls, and to read and review written communications;
Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate clearly and distinctly face-to-face as well as over the radio and telephone in normal and adverse conditions;
Arm and hand steadiness and manual dexterity sufficient to use weapons necessary to prevent injury or to protect self and others;
Stamina and tolerance sufficient to remain physically and mentally alert for short bursts of extremely intense physical and/or mental activity separated by periods of physical and/or mental inactivity.