Code Enforcement Jobs in Medford, OR (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary:The Police Officer is the first level in a four level police series and are responsible for performing a wide variety of law enforcement and crime prevention work as a sworn Officer. Police Officers have the duty to protect life, property, and maintain public safety; enforce Federal, State, and traffic laws, regulations, and ordinances; assist in the preparation of cases and testify in court; serve in specialized departmental roles including patrol, detective, K-9, motorcycle/traffic, and school resource officer. The role of the Police Officer is differentiated from that of the Police Sergeant, who holds comprehensive supervisory responsibilities. This position may be required to work variable shifts.
Essential Functions of the Position:

• Patrols assigned area, enforces traffic and criminal laws; observes and investigates unusual conditions in facilities, property or other areas; conducts investigations of felony and misdemeanor criminal activities; secures crime scenes as appropriate; investigates suspicious persons, vehicles, circumstances; deters crime by providing high visibility; takes appropriate action or makes arrests; transports arrested individuals for booking, as required; issues citations and warnings; investigates accidents; reports public safety hazards; and directs traffic.
• Assists the public regarding directions, laws, and other information as needed.
• Prepares and disseminates reports and makes recommendations on actions to be taken.
• Investigates local, state, and federal crimes which may include determining:
  • Appropriate actions to be taken.
  • Resources to utilize.
  • Who to interview.
  • Appropriate evidence to be collected.
  • If illegal activities are civil or criminal infractions.
• Responds to calls for service, which may include:
  • Determining level of emergency or non-emergency.
  • Formulating tactics to be used in approaching and contacting individuals.
  • Determining if a report should be written, etc.
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws; cites and/or arrests individuals who have violated applicable laws.
• Provides credible court testimonies.
• Investigates traffic offenses and vehicular collisions, instructs public safety classes, conducts emergency traffic control activities, and participates in specialty details.
• Investigates a variety of in-depth cases, interrogations, and processes evidence.
• The scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Police Chief.

Other Functions of the Position:

• May train and mentor peers.
• Gathers intelligence information, identifies local gangs, and investigates narcotic activities and violations.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Must be 21 years of age with no felony convictions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College level course work, focused on the criminal justice system, communications, social issues or other applicable subjects.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:Knowledge of:

• Techniques of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED).
• Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often when relations may be confrontational or stressed.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability to:

• Learn a considerable amount of information regarding laws, ordinances, statutes, regulations, procedures and apply this knowledge to the duties of the position.
• Observe accurately, recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, facts of incidents and places.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies and procedures, laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, records, and other written materials.
• Identify and be responsive to community issues, concerns, and needs.
• Coordinate and carry out special assignments.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Monitor changes in laws and court decisions and apply them in work situations.
• Enter information into a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work.
• Make sound, independent decisions in emergency situations.
• Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe and responsible manner under patrol and emergency conditions, act effectively and calmly in emergency situations.
• Safely and skillfully use firearms and other police equipment.
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and software programs.
• Comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communication in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to intended audiences.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Obtain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance upon hire.
• Ability to obtain Law Enforcement Data Systems (LEDS) certification within six months of employment.
• Possess a valid driver's license by date of hire. New employees establishing resident status in the State of Oregon must obtain an Oregon driver's license within 30 days (ORS 807.020 (1)).
• Maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Obtain Basic Police Certificate (DPSST) after successful completion of the academy and field training.
• Successfully complete a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City.

Is driving a requirement of the position? Yes What class of drivers' license is required? Class C non-commercial driver Competencies:Communicativeness - Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.
Composure - Effective performers maintain emotional control, even under ambiguous or stressful circumstances. They can demonstrate emotions appropriate to the situation and continue performing steadily and effectively.
Initiative - Effective performers are proactive and take action without being prompted. They don't wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take responsibility, and act on it. They make things happen.
Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers can identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.
Supervision exercised:
None Supervision received: My supervisor frequently checks my job activities.
20Essential Functions of the Position:Decision Making Authority: Directed Autonomy and Discretion: Independent Work, Overall Direction
Internal Contacts:Daily contact with other Police Department staff; frequent contact with Municipal Court and other City staff.
External Contacts:

• Patrols assigned area, enforces traffic and criminal laws; observes and investigates unusual conditions in facilities, property or other areas; conducts investigations of felony and misdemeanor criminal activities; secures crime scenes as appropriate; investigates suspicious persons, vehicles, circumstances; deters crime by providing high visibility; takes appropriate action or makes arrests; transports arrested individuals for booking, as required; issues citations and warnings; investigates accidents; reports public safety hazards; and directs traffic.
• Assists the public regarding directions, laws, and other information as needed.
• Prepares and disseminates reports and makes recommendations on actions to be taken.
• Investigates local, state, and federal crimes which may include determining:
  • Appropriate actions to be taken.
  • Resources to utilize.
  • Who to interview.
  • Appropriate evidence to be collected.
  • If illegal activities are civil or criminal infractions.
• Responds to calls for service, which may include:
  • Determining level of emergency or non-emergency.
  • Formulating tactics to be used in approaching and contacting individuals.
  • Determining if a report should be written, etc.
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws; cites and/or arrests individuals who have violated applicable laws.
• Provides credible court testimonies.
• Investigates traffic offenses and vehicular collisions, instructs public safety classes, conducts emergency traffic control activities, and participates in specialty details.
• Investigates a variety of in-depth cases, interrogations, and processes evidence.
• The scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Police Chief.

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• Patrols assigned area, enforces traffic and criminal laws; observes and investigates unusual conditions in facilities, property or other areas; conducts investigations of felony and misdemeanor criminal activities; secures crime scenes as appropriate; investigates suspicious persons, vehicles, circumstances; deters crime by providing high visibility; takes appropriate action or makes arrests; transports arrested individuals for booking, as required; issues citations and warnings; investigates accidents; reports public safety hazards; and directs traffic.
• Assists the public regarding directions, laws, and other information as needed.
• Prepares and disseminates reports and makes recommendations on actions to be taken.
• Investigates local, state, and federal crimes which may include determining:
  • Appropriate actions to be taken.
  • Resources to utilize.
  • Who to interview.
  • Appropriate evidence to be collected.
  • If illegal activities are civil or criminal infractions.
• Responds to calls for service, which may include:
  • Determining level of emergency or non-emergency.
  • Formulating tactics to be used in approaching and contacting individuals.
  • Determining if a report should be written, etc.
• Enforces local, state, and federal laws; cites and/or arrests individuals who have violated applicable laws.
• Provides credible court testimonies.
• Investigates traffic offenses and vehicular collisions, instructs public safety classes, conducts emergency traffic control activities, and participates in specialty details.
• Investigates a variety of in-depth cases, interrogations, and processes evidence.
• The scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the Police Chief.

Authority to commit funds: No Prepares budget: No Supports budget preparation: No Assigned budget responsibility: No
0Other Functions of the Position:Work Environment:This position requires work that includes exposure to regular inside and outside noise and distractions, lighting, and HVAC systems in relation to temperature. This environment also includes interactions with the public, contact with hot and cold temperatures and a large variety of potential health and safety exposures. This environment may also include interactions with the public including angry/hostile individuals.
Physical Demands:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the essential job functions satisfactorily.
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; maintain State-mandated physical standards, including mobility and physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; vision to maintain firearms qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking and running on uneven terrain, climbing and descending structures to access crime scenes and to identify problems or hazards. Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate police services equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites.