HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER TRAINEE1011L1 Pay Grade: 24 25
Summary Employees in this class become certified Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers through completion of the required basic Kansas Highway Patrol training program and upon completion of field training. Recruits will be trained in providing police protection on Kansas highways. Training will focus on work operating a patrol vehicle on state and interstate highways for the purpose of enforcing Kansas traffic and vehicle laws. Formal and on-the-job training will also involve serving warrants, investigating crimes, and assisting other law enforcement agencies in the enforcement of all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the State of Kansas and political subdivisions. Patrols an assigned area, exercises full law enforcement powers, conducts criminal investigations, collects evidence and prepares appropriate reports. Work also involves attending formal training in basic law enforcement. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL A: "Under immediate supervision…" "Immediate" means that the employee has little or no authority to select alternative work methods or to render independent judgments of any consequence. Each task is performed according to detailed instructions, written or oral. Assignments are usually for a short duration and when completed are usually checked for accuracy, adherence to instructions and established regulations, as well as the worker’s rate of performance. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL B: Work is of a structured nature including duties that have several related steps. This level involves simple analysis of data, identification of easily distinguishable facts and recognition of differences in related situations. Workers at this level exercise limited independent judgment in determining methods or procedures to be used in making minor decisions. Work is normally controlled by frequent review and consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are usually specific and aid in determining an approach to problems or situations. Workers at this level must be able to identify basic differences in situations to determine the actions which need to be taken. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL B: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are minor as the work is normally reviewed regularly and errors are usually detected in following operations. Errors may be disruptive to co-workers or may cause minor inefficiency. Costs due to errors are minimal. Contacts - LEVEL B: The purpose of the contact is to plan, coordinate and advise on work efforts, interpret guidelines or instructions, elicit opinions or give guidance on the basis of facts to resolve common issues or problems when the information is not sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Well developed communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL D: The work requires considerable physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Highway Patrol Trooper class in which the work involves full performance of commissioned law enforcement work. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Attends formal training sessions to develop knowledge of Kansas statutes and the practices and methods of basic law enforcement. Participates in on-the-job training in the performance of the following basic law enforcement activities. Maintains care and control of authorized equipment, vehicles and firearms. Decides when an emergency response is necessary. Collects, analyzes and verifies information from conversations with persons during patrol activity, emergency situations, and criminal offenses, and assesses the internal consistency and value of the information received. Completes written reports in compliance with departmental procedures, and makes oral reports as needed. Uses a variety of communication skills and special techniques to interact formally and informally with community groups. Provides information about police policies, procedures and techniques as they affect the public. Maintains good public relations with other law enforcement agencies. Considers circumstances of an observed or suspected violation of law and determines whether to initiate an investigation or to stop and frisk an individual, or whether probable cause exists to arrest and search an individual incident to arrest without a warrant, and make arrest or search. Directs and controls traffic flow. Patrols highways and related areas and enforces observed traffic violations. Issues moving traffic violations into municipal or district courts. Directs traffic flow at the accident scene, conduct an investigation as to its cause, photographs and sketches diagrams of accidents, and takes appropriate enforcement action. Performs surveillance operations. Locates, collects, handles and preserves physical evidence. Interviews complainants, witnesses and suspects. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge Knowledge of the principles of police work. Knowledge of the rights of the criminally accused. Knowledge of general law enforcement procedures. Knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques. Knowledge of state and local motor vehicle laws. Abilities Ability to qualify with duty weapon on a regular basis. *Ability to observe situations analytically, impartially, and objectively, and to record pertinent information accurately and completely. *Ability to express one's self clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to enforce laws, ordinances and regulations with skill, firmness, tact and impartiality. *Ability to understand and carry out oral and written orders. Ability to use and care for police equipment, including firearms and motor vehicles. *Ability to maintain an acceptable level of physical condition. *Ability to interact with a variety of individuals to establish and maintain effective working relationships. *Ability to accurately recall and to verbally present information concisely. *Ability to read and comprehend written material for application to daily work. *Ability to operate a motor vehicle. *Ability to work long hours under difficult and arduous conditions. *Necessary at entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or
equivalent and a valid driver’s license. Necessary Special Requirements: NC: 06/03 |