ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

COMMISSIONED POLICE PERSONNEL

It is the policy of the Creve Coeur Police Department to be fair and reasonable in its hiring practices and not to discriminate against any qualified individual regardless of race, color, creed or gender. An individual's ability to perform the stated essential functions shall be determined by professional physical and psychological examinations and be based on those medical parameters established by said professional examiners.

PHYSICAL ABILITY

RANGE OF MOTION/ FLEXIBILITY

• Be able to completely operate and drive department-equipped vehicles while performing routine and emergency patrol functions.

• Be able to physically negotiate various types of terrain and/or obstacles confronted in the course of both routine and emergency assignments.

• Be able to react and move rapidly from a sedentary to active posture in response to environmental conditions or events.

• Possess the flexibility to assume a variety of positions and postures necessary to effectively employ any available "cover and concealment" during a perceived use of deadly force encounter.

• Possess the range of motion necessary to respond to a physical attack, and at a minimum possess the ability to escape the attacker and/or summon aid.

MANUAL DEXTERITY/MOTOR SKILLS

• Possess the ability to fully operate and qualify with the department issued firearms while utilizing both hands, as well as each hand individually.

• Possess the ability to operate/utilize all department vehicle mounted equipment whether in a mobile or stationary mode.

• Possess the ability to operate all equipment necessary for performing routine duty assignments, apprehending and processing criminals, and conducting both criminal and traffic related investigations.

• Possess the ability to operate department office equipment such as telephones, audio/video devices and all department training equipment/aids.

AEROBIC ENDURANCE/STAMINA

• Possess the physical capability to apprehend suspects to the extent of engaging in foot pursuits while summoning assistance and/or engaging in the necessary use of force.

• Possess the capability and endurance to administer first aid, to include Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• Possess the ability to perform required duties for extended periods of time while exposed to adverse conditions, to include time worked in excess of the normal daily duty shift, rotating shift work, and inclement weather (i.e., extreme heat/cold, rain, snow, etc.)

SIGHT/ VISUAL ACUITY

• Possess the ability to discern colors as they're applied in traffic safety situations (electric signals, signing, hazardous materials placards, etc.).

• Possess adequate depth perception, (i.e., judging distances and estimate speed).

• Possess adequate night vision ability to permit the safe operation of a motor vehicle and detection of obstacles/threats in a variety of situations and environments.

• Possess adequate peripheral vision to permit the safe operation of a motor vehicle during normal and/or emergency situations, as well as be able to detect obstacles/threats in a variety of environments.

• Possess the ability to see, read, and recognize obstacles in a variety of normal and/or emergency environments. Have vision that is correctable to "normal vision" standards.

HEARING

• Possess the ability to use standard telephones and radio equipment.

• Possess the ability to determine or estimate the point of origin in noise.

• Possess the ability to recognize/relate sound to situations based on sound frequencies or voice inflection within the normal range of human hearing.

OTHER SENSORY CAPABILITIES

• Must possess normal senses for touch and smell.

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

• Possess the ability to speak, read and write the English language in a clear, understandable fashion.

• Possess the ability to reasonably identify and employ basic non verbal communications (body language).

• Possess the ability to effectively relate to, or communicate with a variety of personality types during interpersonal contacts.

REASONING/ DECISION MAKING ABILITY

• Possess the ability to comprehend and implement verbal and written instructions.

• Possess the ability to apply reasoning skills when confronted with circumstances requiring that discretionary decision be made.

• Possess the ability to establish priorities and construct further plans after an initial assessment when investigating incidents or events.

• Possess the ability to formulate and employ an appropriate course of action for a given situation for which no specific rule or procedure has been established.

• Possess the ability to apply theory-based instruction or training to actual incidents/situations.

• Be able to make impartial decisions when confronted with persuasive influence.

• Possess at a minimum "average" short and long term memory skills in order to retain and retrieve information furnished in the form of bulletins, verbal reports, training keys, etc.

PSYCHOLOGICAL/ EMOTIONAL STABILITY

• Be able to cope with and perform day to day duties under the principles of discipline.

• Be able to maintain self control in the face of constructive criticism and/or ridicule.

• Be able to adjust to shift work.

• Be able to continue performing all required tasks when faced with unpleasant circumstances.

• Be able to perform police duties without dependence on alcohol/narcotics.