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• Ability to apprehend offenders and participate in subsequent court proceedings.
• Ability to enforce criminal and traffic laws.
• Ability to prepare complete and thorough case files, reports, and paperwork.
• Able to conduct a thorough investigation, and traffic enforcement of all offenses and incidents.
• Ability to maintain weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition.
• Ability to respond to situations brought to the officer’s attention while in the course of routine patrol or when assigned by radio.
• Ability to express ideas and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Able to successfully re-certify as a law enforcement officer every two years.
• Ability to properly testify in court.
• Ability to work well in both independent and team-related assignments.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position: Police Officer Organization: Tappahannock Police Department Location: Tappahannock, VA
United States Salary: 52,500-60,000 Posting Start Date: 1/1/2025 Date Posted: 12/2/2024 Requirements

• Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from high school or a general education diploma
• Law Enforcement Certification by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s license
• Annual firearm re-certification
• Successful completion of Law Enforcement re-certification every two years

For more information please contact Captain Timothy Johnson at 804-443-3992 or tjohnson@tapp-pd.org. Online applications are located atwww.tappahannock-va.gov. Status: This listing expires on: 12/2/2025 Apply for this Position Send to Friend Print Job Return to Job Search Post a Position Organization Information Name:
Tappahannock Police Department
Address:
104 Commerce Road

Tappahannock, VA22560
United States Email:
tjohnson@tapp-pd.org Phone:
(804) 443-3992 Fax:
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Captain Timothy Johnson

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