Under general supervision, Red Oak Police Officers provide law enforcement and crime prevention services to the public, control traffic flow, and enforce State and local traffic regulations. They also participate in and provide support and assistance to special Department crime prevention and specialized law enforcement programs.

Officers will be required to fulfill all duties of a Police Officer, including making arrests, running, climbing, sitting and standing for long hours, and writing legible and articulate reports. Applicants will also be required to have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the public in a positive manner. This information is intended to describe the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position.