Lateral Police Officer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Receives briefing at shift commencement regarding general and special orders and information passed through the chain-of-command, as well as pertinent data regarding previous shift's activities. Receives beat assignments and inspects assigned vehicle and weaponry for operability. Responds to radio dispatched call for action and/or assistance and takes appropriate action, assists allied law enforcement and local Fire Department in emergency situations. Renders first aid during emergency situations. Provides assistance to citizens whenever necessary. Performs or assists in thorough preliminary investigations into reported and/or observed criminal activity to include all felony, misdemeanor, local ordinances violations, and petty crimes. Notifies supervisor when circumstances require backup or investigative staff. Provides backup response as requested. Investigates calls of a non-criminal nature to include civil disturbances, family disputes, reports of missing persons and other annoyances. Assess individual cases to determine appropriate action. Follows up on truancy cases and problem minors. Apprehends, arrests, and transports suspects to police holding facility for booking and temporary incarceration. Performs booking of suspects according to established procedures and releases authorized personnel. Transports offenders to and from County Jail facilities as necessary. Patrols assigned areas by vehicle or on foot, serving as a visible deterrent to crime and remaining alert to special problems in regard to crime prevention and possible criminal activity. Checks business establishments, dwellings and other buildings for signs of illegal entry. Provides information and assistance to general public and investigates suspicious activity or situations. Enforces Village traffic ordinances, regulates traffic, serving as a visible deterrent, promotes traffic safety, performs speed control activities, and issues citations to violators of the Illinois Motors Vehicle Code and the Municipal Code for the Village of Elmwood Park. Arrests or warns persons guilty of violating motor vehicle regulations and safe driving practices. Monitors passing traffic to detect stolen vehicles and arrests drivers where ownership is not apparent. Prepares, maintains, and forwards all requisite reports and records of activities. Reviews all reports and sources of information that aid in the proper disposition of assigned cases. Prepares cases for court presentation and provides relevant testimony in court. Performs community relations duties as assigned. Provides road information and assistance to motorists.