The Police Officer performs a wide variety of duties involving the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes, controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulation. He issues citations, participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations and makes arrests. He also provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws & regulations; Proactively patrols assigned areas
- Maintains high visibility on school property to ensure a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment
- Conducts investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed
- Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and codes
- Patrols assigned geographic zones and responds to calls.
- Deters crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing
- Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
- Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Testifies in courts and at hearings; prepare and present case evidence
- Effectively uses and qualifies with law enforcement tools and weapons including firearms, batons, defensive tactics, and other safety equipment
Job Requirements/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Forensics, criminal justice, or related field, and/or equivalent training at a federal law enforcement college.
- More than 2 years of experience analyzing crime scenes and managing evidence
- Proven working experience in law enforcement
- Must have (or have the ability to attain) certification as a law enforcement officer
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws.
- Must be physically fit
Skills needed for this role
The Police Officer must have the ability to exercise judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree. He/She must have Sound judgement along with effective decision making skills and the ability to build effective working relationships. The Police Officer must be in good physical condition to pursue suspects and able to remain level-headed in stressful and dangerous situations. An outstanding Police Officer should be intuitive and able to exercise sound judgment.
Career Level
1-4 Years Experienced Employee
Job Specializations
Law Enforcement, Security