Job Description:

• 1) Visits railroad stations, stores, theaters, places of amusement, or public gatherings to detect, prevent, and solve crimes: Notes actions of known criminals or suspicious persons to prevent crimes.

• 2) Ascertains that establishments and publicly licensed gatherings conform to law.

• 3) Arrests or warns unruly persons, law violators, and suspected criminals.

• 4) Compares lists of stolen merchandise with items displayed in retail stores, pawn shops, used-car lots, and other outlets for such goods.

• 5) Directs closing of illegal establishments and indecent amusement performances.

• 6) Alerts other police officers or public authorities to take prescribed action after he has left the premises.

• 7) Files reports of establishments visited, findings, and recommendations for action.

• 8) May be designated according to assigned beat or establishment visited as Inspector, Pawnshop Detail.

• 9) May be permanently assigned to specific establishment, such as ballpark or recreation center.