Description:
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Class Title: Police Officer
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose for this position is to protect and serve the City by enforcing laws, investigating criminal activities and arresting suspects. This is accomplished by patrolling within City limits, responding to complaints, enforcing traffic laws, apprehending and arresting suspects and writing reports. Other duties may include serving as SWAT team leader and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
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Sedentary
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Light
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Medium
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Heavy
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Very Heavy
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Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
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Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
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Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
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Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
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Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
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Code
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Essential Functions
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1
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M
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Patrols within City limits and responds to complaints by operating patrol vehicle, responding to and investigating crimes, observing, reporting and acting upon conditions conducive to crime, inspecting businesses and private property for security purposes, checking suspicious persons and vehicles, pursuing normal and emergency response situations, resolving domestic disputes and arresting offenders.
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2
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L
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Enforces traffic laws by reporting traffic hazards, directing traffic flow, investigating accidents, issuing citations and assisting other officers on traffic stops.
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3
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S
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Writes reports by compiling detailed and pertinent information, preparing a variety of records on arrests, impounded property, accidents, offenses and damages to property and meeting with complainants.
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4
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H
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Apprehends and arrests suspects by pursuing and subduing suspects, searching suspects and prisoners, transporting them to jail and testifying in court.
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5
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M
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May serve as SWAT team leader by serving narcotics warrants, ensuring the safety of other SWAT members and coordinating and executing the safest scenarios for warrants.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Formal Education / Knowledge
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Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
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Experience
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Over three years up to and including five years.
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Certification and Other Requirements
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Valid Texas Driver's License, Texas Commission Law Enforcement Standards Education Basic Certificate
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Reading
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Intermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
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Math
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Basic - Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
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Writing
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Intermediate - Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
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Managerial
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Receives limited directions. The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. The assignment may be reviewed upon completion. Performance is reviewed periodically.
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Budget Responsibility
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Has no budget responsibility.
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Supervisory / Organizational Control
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No responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
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Complexity
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Work involves choices of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
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Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills
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Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
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OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
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Sedentary
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Light
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Medium
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X
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Heavy
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Very Heavy
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Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
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Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
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Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
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Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
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Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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C = Continuously
2/3 or more of the time.
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F = Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
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O = Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time.
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R=Rarely
Less than 1 hour per week
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N = Never
Never occurs.
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This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; it does not address the potential for accommodation.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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FREQUENCY
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DESCRIPTION
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Standing
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F
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At crime scenes, when investigating crimes
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Sitting
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F
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At desk, during interviews and interrogations
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Walking
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F
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Around crime scenes, when patrolling
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Lifting
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O
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Equipment, evidence, suspects
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Carrying
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O
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Equipment, evidence, prisoners
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Pushing/Pulling
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O
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Stranded cars, doors, gates
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Reaching
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O
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For equipment, tools, handcuffs
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Handling
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F
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Equipment, firearms, prisoners and suspects
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Fine Dexterity
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F
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To use equipment and computer keyboard
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Kneeling
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O
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To pick up objects and inspect
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Crouching
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O
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During investigations and surveillance
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Crawling
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R
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During investigations and surveillance
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Bending
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O
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To pick up objects from lower shelves and the ground
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Twisting
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F
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To reach for objects
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Climbing
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O
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Stairs, fences
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Balancing
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F
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On fences, during field sobriety tests
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Vision
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C
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Watching for traffic violations, observing people, places and things
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Hearing
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C
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Listening to other employees and the general public
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Talking
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F
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To other employees and the general public
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Foot Controls
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F
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When driving
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Other (Specify)
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MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS:
Vehicle, video camera, radar, chemical spray, handcuffs, radio, bicycle, telephone, photography equipment, evidence preservation equipment, baton, measuring devices, typewriter, other office equipment, computer and related software
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
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D=Daily
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W=Several Times Per Week
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M=Several Times Per Month
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S=Seasonally
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N=Never
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
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PRIMARY WORK LOCATION
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Mechanical Hazards
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D
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Respiratory Hazards
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W
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Office Environment
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Chemical Hazards
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S
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Extreme Temperatures
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D
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Warehouse
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Electrical Hazards
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S
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Noise and Vibration
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M
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Shop
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Fire Hazards
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S
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Wetness/Humidity
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D
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Vehicle
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X
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Explosives
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S
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Physical Hazards
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D
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Outdoors
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Communicable Diseases
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S
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Other (see 2 below)
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Physical Danger or Abuse
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D
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Other (see 1 below)
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(1) N/A
(2) N/A
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
Bulletproof vest, firearms, canine training aids, gloves, cuffs, pepper spray, flashlight, first aid kit
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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C=Continuously
2/3 or more of the time
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F=Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
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O=Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time
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R=Rarely
Less than 1 hour per week
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N=Never
Never occurs
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NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Time Pressure
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F
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Emergency Situation
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F
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Frequent Change of Tasks
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F
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Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
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F
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Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
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F
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Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
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F
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Tedious or Exacting Work
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O
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Noisy/Distracting Environment
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O
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Other
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(3) N/A
SIGNATURE – REVIEW AND COMMENTS:
I have reviewed this job description and its attachments, and I can perform all the essential functions of this position provided I have the reasonable accommodations noted below.
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Signature of Applicant
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Date
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☐ No Reasonable accommodations are needed
☐ Reasonable Accommodations are needed (please describe below):
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
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