JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Police Officer (Motorcycle Patrol)

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  March 1993

ORG/POS #: 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To patrol an assigned district in the City of Little Rock on a motorcycle in order to enforce traffic laws and ordinances.

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Police Sergeant (Traffic Services Section)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.         Patrols an assigned district on a motorcycle to observe traffic violations; issues citations to violators.

2.            Responds to calls involving traffic accidents; interviews the persons involved and witnesses to obtain information about the accident.

3.            Examines evidence at traffic accidents (i.e., the vehicles involved, the road conditions, traffic control devices, obstructions, etc.); utilizes a roller tape measure to calculate the length of skid marks, if applicable.

4.         Sets up radar to enforce speed zone laws in assigned districts; issues citations as necessary.

5.         Directs traffic when conditions become hazardous to motorists and/or pedestrians.

6.         Escorts and directs traffic at special events, such as the State Fair, ball games, parades, and when dignitaries are visiting the City.

7.         Trains new Officers assigned to the Motorcycle Patrol.

8.            Performs other related duties as required.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.            Telephones the Police Sergeant (Traffic Enforcement Unit) to receive daily work assignments.

2.            Prepares detailed accident report forms to document information obtained at each accident scene; issues citations when necessary.

5.         Ensures construction companies abide by laws pertaining to weight of loaded materials and debris left on the street; issues citations as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.