Millington Police Department

Minimum Requirements for Millington Police Officers

1. Minimal acceptable qualifications.
2. Knowledge, skills and abilities.
3.Typical duties and responsibilities.
4. Minimum qualifications for job functions.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
Requires completion of specialized training in the field of police work.
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Requires successful completion of a basic police training course.
Must meet the minimum standards law (TCA 38-1104) for Police Officers.
Requires a valid Tennessee Driver's License.
In some situations, proof of education will be required, a certified copy of transcript to show earned hours for degree or training if selected for employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures and activities of the Police Department as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Police Officer.
Ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the department.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Capable of working under a minimum degree of stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines.
Good working knowledge of relevant city, state and federal laws, criminal and traffic codes, juvenile laws, search and seizure laws, county ordinances, and departmental policies, procedures, rules, regulations and functions as required in the performance of duties.
Knowledge of general law enforcement techniques/procedures, traffic investigation techniques.
Knowledge of criminal investigation techniques/procedures, and methods used in the identification and preservation of physical evidence.
Good working knowledge of the court system, court procedures, and presentation of evidence in court proceedings.
Knowledge of city's provisions for emergency situations.
Knowledge of road system and geographical layout of the area.
Ability to effectively interview and interrogate individuals.
Skill in restraining individuals without causing physical harm.
Has the mathematical ability to handle require calculations.
Skill in oral/written communications, public relations and supervision.
Knowledge and ability to operate various standard and specialized office and police equipment and machinery.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime and promote security.
Patrols designated areas via motor vehicles or on foot to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations; makes police presence known in a manner that contributes to deterrence of law violations.
Prevents/discovers commission of crime; apprehends criminals and offenders; writes citations and makes arrests as appropriate.
Responds to calls relayed by dispatchers, including domestic disputes, assaults, burglaries, traffic accidents, lost or missing person searches, public service duties, etc.
Conducts preliminary inquiries, field interviews and follow-up investigations; locates and interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses and takes statements; interrogates suspects; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes.
Serves warrants; obtains subpoenas and makes arrests.
Intervenes in fights/disputes which cause disturbances/confusion; mediates disputes.
Provides traffic control and police protection for events such as parades, processions, funerals, ball games, school crossings, etc.; provides security/escort services to individuals, businesses or others as appropriate.
Inspects premises of unoccupied buildings/residences to detect suspicious conditions.
Reports safety hazards associated with facilities serving the public (e.g., deficient street lights, signs, road surfaces, etc.).
Participates in court activities; testifies in judicial proceedings.
Administers first aid as necessary.
Inspects and maintains patrol vehicle.
Provides assistance and back up support to other officers as necessary; substitutes for co-workers in temporary absence of same; performs flexible unit assignments as needed in emergency response.
May provide backup coverage to dispatchers as needed.
May provide assistance in activities pertaining to the jail and prisoners as needed (e.g., transporting prisoners, delivering jail supplies, etc.).
May train and work with police dogs as assigned.
Confers with staff, police officers and others as necessary to obtain information to resolve problems; contacts command/supervisory personnel by radio, telephone, pager/beeper, voice mail, etc., for emergence responding to radio communications.
Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public; educates the public on laws and law enforcement.
Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information/assistance by telephone or in person from the general public, news media, court personnel, employees, officials or other persons.
Answers the telephone; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel, returns calls as necessary.
Prepares reports, logs, citations, forms or other documentation; maintains files and logs; performs other clerical duties.
Maintains current manuals, policies/procedures, bulletins, map books, etc., for reference and/or review.
Attends shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as require to remain knowledgeable of city/departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law.
Uses knowledge of various software programs to operate a computer in an effective and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications to Perform Job Functions

1. Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools which include police vehicles, firearms, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment, radar equipment, alcohol testing equipment, handcuffs, baton, flashlight, processing kits, photographic equipment, computer, typewriter, calculator, copier, and telephone. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for very heavy work.

2. Data Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and or judge to readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

3. Interpersonal Communications:

Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants. Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of administrative, technical and professional languages, including terminology related to legal/court proceedings, law enforcement, emergency medical and radio communications.

4. Language Ability:

Requires the ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write reports and essays with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.

5. Intelligence:

Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques to make independent judgments in absence of supervision and to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

6. Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.

7. Numerical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add, subtract, multiply and divide totals, determine time and weight, determine percentages, interpret graphs and perform statistical calculations.

8. Form / Spatial Aptitude:

Requires the ability to inspect items visually for proper length, width and shape.

9. Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using equipment.

10. Manual Dexterity:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye, hand and foot coordination.

11. Color Discrimination:

Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of colors.

12. Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.

13. Physical Communication:

Requires the ability to talk and or hear, (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

Anyone who wishes to apply as a police reserve and believes that they meet the above qualifications, should contact Ptlmn. T. Reed for more information.