Patrol Officer — $20k Hiring Incentive

Hopewell Police Department; Hopewell (VA); Presencial; USD 58 000 - 69 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

One-time signing incentive $20,000

Resumo da oferta

Hopewell Police Department in Virginia seeks a certified Law Enforcement Officer to perform protective service duties, enforce laws, and investigate criminal activity. The role includes safety of the public, collecting evidence, preparing reports, and testifying in court under moderate supervision.

The position requires BLET certification, a valid Virginia driver’s license, and availability for varied hours, including emergencies.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Moderate experience as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• General knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Patrols assigned area via a patrol vehicle, on foot, or on bicycle to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to radio dispatches and follows up on calls and complaints.
• Directs and/or monitors traffic, provides police escort, investigates traffic accidents, and issues citations for traffic violations.
• Serves warrants, makes arrests, and testifies in court.
• Prepares call and complaint follow-up reports and various other reports on activities and assignments.
• Performs residential and commercial checks for security.
• Provides customer service to the general public.
• Participates in a variety of in-service training programs.
• May have K-9 or other special unit related responsibilities (care, equipment maintenance, etc).
• May assist with criminal investigations, property and evidence work and arrest-related processing work.
• Interacts with other department members, the criminal justice system, and citizens in general with the highest level of professionalism and commitment to excellence.
• Must be able and willing to work varied hours as determined by shift assignment as well as being subject to call-in for special events and emergencies.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Observation and interviewing skills

Firearm handling skills

Basic computer skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hopewell Police Department in Virginia seeks a certified Law Enforcement Officer to perform protective service duties, enforce laws, and investigate criminal activity. The role includes safety of the public, collecting evidence, preparing reports, and testifying in court under moderate supervision.

The position requires BLET certification, a valid Virginia driver’s license, and availability for varied hours, including emergencies.