Certified Police Officer — Sign-On Bonus & Specialty Tracks

City-of-Suffolk; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Recognition leave

Job summary

City of Suffolk is seeking certified Police Officers to join a growing department. New hires receive a $10,000 signing bonus after completing a one-year probationary period and 40 hours of recognition leave.

Officers will perform general and specialized law enforcement duties, protect lives and property, investigate crimes, serve papers, and prepare reports. Out-of-state applicants may apply with possible abbreviated academy.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified police officer.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area of the City using a police vehicle to detect and deter criminal activities; monitors radio calls; inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; answers complaint calls and investigates crimes and disturbances; interviews witnesses; gathers evidence and transports to the lab; interrogates suspects and makes arrests; prepares investigation reports.
• Prepares various reports and forms such as case files, offense reports, accident reports, tow sheets and cards, property vouchers, lab requests, etc.
• Receives and handles citizen complaints and inquiries.
• Transports prisoners and mental patients as required; serves mental papers.
• Investigates accidents; performs first aid; secures and clears accident scenes; directs traffic; investigates fatalities of accidents.
• Investigates misdemeanor and felony crimes; conducts building checks; reports traffic hazards.

Job description

City of Suffolk is seeking certified Police Officers to join a growing department. New hires receive a $10,000 signing bonus after completing a one-year probationary period and 40 hours of recognition leave.

Officers will perform general and specialized law enforcement duties, protect lives and property, investigate crimes, serve papers, and prepare reports. Out-of-state applicants may apply with possible abbreviated academy.