Police Officer – Day & Night Shifts

Roanoke Police Department; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Reimbursement

On-Site Fitness Center

Take Home Car Program

Tattoos and beards allowed

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to perform responsible Police protective service work. The duties involve an element of personal danger and may require an equivalency to high school education. The role includes shifts, observing traffic laws, responding to dispatches, and assisting distressed individuals.

Required is an associate degree or equivalent; a valid Virginia driver’s permit is needed. Bilingual applicants encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• On an assigned shift, working nights and days; 12 hour shifts after academy.
• Operates a vehicle or walks to observe violations and disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to dispatches to answer calls and complaints; assists persons in distress.

Skills

Reading documents

Report writing

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to perform responsible Police protective service work. The duties involve an element of personal danger and may require an equivalency to high school education. The role includes shifts, observing traffic laws, responding to dispatches, and assisting distressed individuals.

Required is an associate degree or equivalent; a valid Virginia driver’s permit is needed. Bilingual applicants encouraged.