Police Officer

Salary: $24.99231/hr ($51,984.00/yr)

Position Summary:
Enforces federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances. Protects the lives and property of citizens. Assists in the investigation on various cases. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.
Essential Functions:

• Answers calls and engages in preventative routine patrols and warrant service arrest and search.
• Performs traffic law enforcement and traffic accident investigation.
• Reads and writes various reports. Enters reports into computer and performs filing when necessary.
• Appears and testifies in federal, state and municipal court.
• Locates and interviews witnesses, victims and suspects. Collects evidence.
• Checks suspicious persons, and completes field interview cards.
• Conducts preliminary investigations and interviews.
• Collects, preserves and books evidence.
• Provides information and assistance to the general public.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice preferred.