Police Officer I — Take-Home Vehicle, Tuition Help

Town of Blacksburg, Virginia; Blacksburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Take Home Vehicle Program

On-site personal trainer

Tuition assistance for job-related教育

Zusammenfassung

Town of Blacksburg, Virginia seeks a police officer to patrol and protect the community. The role includes shifts of 12 hours, both day and night, with extensive training, a dedicated training unit, and opportunities to work with specialized units.

Eligible VA Certified Officers receive bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement health, tuition assistance, and a take-home vehicle program. The department emphasizes safety and community service.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED Certification required.
• Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Certification or ability to obtain via attendance of Academy.
• May be required to possess other specialized law enforcement certifications depending on departmental requirements and DCJS standards.

Aufgaben

• Operates a patrol vehicle safely, in emergency and non-emergency modes, or walks to observe for violations of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons, and disturbances of law and order.
• Responds to radio calls, assignments and complaints; issues traffic citations; serves warrants, summons, etc.
• Makes arrests, completes arrest records, and testifies in court.
• Operates in car computer and related software.
• Prepares detailed reports, forms and correspondence on activities, assignments and complaint reports.
• Provides police escorts, directs traffic.
• Performs residential and commercial checks.
• Interviews victims and witnesses to obtain necessary information regarding crime, accident, violation, etc.
• Investigates crimes, collects evidence; conducts searches; investigates traffic accidents.
• Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested or assigned.
• Participates in a variety of in-service and special training programs.

Kenntnisse

Oral & written communication

Decision making under pressure

Observation & situational awareness

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Law Enforcement Certification

Additional certifications as required by DCJS

Jobbeschreibung

Town of Blacksburg, Virginia seeks a police officer to patrol and protect the community. The role includes shifts of 12 hours, both day and night, with extensive training, a dedicated training unit, and opportunities to work with specialized units.

Eligible VA Certified Officers receive bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including retirement health, tuition assistance, and a take-home vehicle program. The department emphasizes safety and community service.