Police Officer
Salary: $46,761.41 – $56,113.69 Annually
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to enforce federal, state, and local laws and provide protection to citizens. This is accomplished by responding to general and critical incidents; investigating violations; patrolling geographical limits; responding to crime scenes; processing information; and identifying, detaining, arresting and/or transporting suspects. Other duties include answering questions from the public; testifying in court; assisting other officers and departments; being prepared mentally, physically, and professionally to perform the job of police officer; educating the public; and preparing and maintaining reports and logs.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols assigned geographical areas and enforces laws and regulations by observing areas; responding to calls; enforcing traffic laws; issuing citations; conducting security checks; gathering information from the public or callers; processing crime scenes; providing emergency medical treatment; establishing roadway safety; and interviewing callers and making arrests.
- Investigates activities and processes reports by documenting incidents; interviewing witnesses; investigating cases; gathering and documenting evidence; booking prisoners; completing arrest and incident reports; compiling statistics; testifying in court; and gathering information for further investigations.
- Oversees crime prevention by meeting with the public and discussing crime topics and prevention techniques; enforcing school zone and regular speed limits; attending training workshops and teaching classes; and writing citations to violators.
- Conveys information to the public by advising citizens of services available to them; providing support; assisting with understanding of local, state, and federal laws; and/or directing to legal services.
Requirements:
- No experience required.
- DCJS Law Enforcement Certification and continuing DCJS in-service training, CPR, AED,VCIN, NIMS compliance for position held.
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
- High School Diploma or GED