The purpose of the class is to enforce all federal and state laws and city ordinances relating to public safety and welfare; to assist in supervising the activities of an assigned shift; to perform patrol work and respond to calls for service, and to perform related supervisory and law enforcement work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Provides leadership of and assists in supervising assigned subordinate officers; supervisory duties include instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems and recommending employee discipline. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations for improvement as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.

Performs routine patrol duties, including but not limited to patrolling assigned areas of the city, responding to emergency calls and/or public calls for assistance, investigating criminal incidents, apprehending and arresting suspects and violent persons, securing crime scenes, seizing property and/or criminal evidence, maintaining public order, interrogating suspects, transporting prisoners and mental patients, completing police reports, etc. Perform the duties of subordinate employees and any duties assignment of the Chief of Police.