Police Officer - (Lawrence, IN)

I. Class Title: Road Patrol Officer A. Examples of Duties; subject to approval and supervision of a Shift Supervisor: 1. Patrols assigned area in vehicle and on foot; maintains high patrol visibility to assist in crime prevention; actively performs routine beat patrol, concentrating on high incident areas, to detect possible criminal activities or needs for service; regularly checks businesses and residential areas; monitors radio broadcasts by Communications and other officers to ensure awareness of activities in area and to provide assistance, if needed; identifies, reports, and responds to suspicious activities or needs for service. 2. Performs variety of police-community relations functions; meets and talks with citizens, providing info and advising of safety measures; visits local businesses to determine needs for service; assists motorists, providing directions; talks with juveniles on district to establish rapport; makes presentations to neighborhood organizations and block clubs;