Police Officer

Roanoke, VA
Roanoke Virginia Police Department

Salary: $49,555.00 – $60,775.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Patrols assigned beat on foot, motorcycle, bicycle or in patrol car to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators. May perform assigned work in either a uniformed or non-uniformed capacity.

Essential Functions:

  • On an assigned shift, working nights and days; 12 hour shifts once the basic academy has been completed.
  • Operates a motor vehicle or walks to observe for violation of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order.
  • Responds to communication dispatches to answer calls and complaints
  • Assists persons in distress
  • Makes arrests following service of warrants, personal observation of offenses, and individual investigation
  • Participates in criminal investigations
  • Testifies in court
  • Directs traffic as required and report unsafe conditions in streets or other public facilities
  • Prepares detailed reports for permanent record or inter-department use
  • Recovers stolen and lost property

Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a major in social or police science desirable but not required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Successful completion of recertification required by the Commonwealth of Virginia on biennial basis.