PD – Patrol Officer

Colonial Beach, VA
Town of Colonial Beach Police Department

Salary: $49,753.05.

Position Summary:

Patrols Streets and/or performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforce-ment of laws and ordinances and the prevention of crime. May be assigned to specialized functions including, but not limited to, training, bike patrol, investigations and all other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols streets and highway systems by automobile or other means. Enforces traffic laws and controls movement of traffic. Maintains familiarity with patrol area by learning streets and highways, landmarks, buildings and topography.
  • Answers calls and complaints involving accidents, misdemeanors, and felonies. Responds to general public calls for assistance.
  • Stabilizes emergency situations. Secures accident or crime scenes, administers first aid as first re-sponder, and provides assistance and/or protection as required.
  • Writes detailed reports on police-related activities.
  • Investigates traffic accidents and criminal cases by conducting interviews and gathering evidence.
  • Arrests criminal and traffic law offenders and transports to jail. Uses appropriate force to subdue offend-ers.
  • Prepares cases for court and testifies as a witness.
  • Keeps informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for prob-lems within an assigned area.
  • Attends training classes in police methods and related topics.
  • Operates and maintains a variety of law enforcement equipment, tools, weapons and vehicles.
  • Participates in problem oriented policing efforts by identifying problem areas, recommending and imple-menting solutions, and monitoring the results.
  • Maintains liaison with other law enforcement agencies, court systems, and the public to promote a coop-erative law enforcement atmosphere.
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.