May make life and death decisions in certain situations. Positions exhibit a high level of independence to close supervision in work functions. This role includes probationary law enforcement officers completing agency training programs and certification to fully sworn officers performing journey to senior law enforcement activities. Duties may include independent patrols, inspections, investigations, arrests, search and rescue operations, evidence compilation and preservation, reports, testifying in judicial proceedings, educational presentations, and training. Work assignments are performed either within a limited jurisdiction, an assigned regulatory area, or have statewide jurisdiction.
Officers make routine, independent decisions in delivering comprehensive services.
Lead and senior officers may include responsibility for investigations as well as training, coordinating, and assigning work within their field of assignment or expertise. Positions may include technical experts and supervisors performing highly specialized law enforcement support functions. Concern over proper use of resources is required at this level. Sound judgment in the proper application and interpretation of laws and regulations is required. Interaction with courts, local police and Sheriffs Offices, Attorneys and other officials is required.