Police Patrol & Response Officer

Elko Police Department; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko Police Department seeks a general duty officer responsible for patrol, incident response, and cooperative community policing. Duties include enforcing laws, directing traffic, and handling calls for service while maintaining public safety and reporting accuracy.

The role involves documenting investigations, securing scenes, and appearing as a witness in court as required, with mandatory training and adherence to department rules.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent, enhanced by college coursework in police science (preferred).
• Ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.
• Ability to use radio and follow oral and written instructions; proficient firearms handling.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the city in a radio-equipped car to preserve law and order and enforce regulations.
• Answer calls involving incidents and direct appropriate action.
• Refer animal control situations to animal control officer.
• Secure crime scenes, gather evidence, arrest suspects, and testify in court.

Skills

Police procedures

Memorize details

Radio operations

Public interaction

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Firearms handling

Job description

Elko Police Department seeks a general duty officer responsible for patrol, incident response, and cooperative community policing. Duties include enforcing laws, directing traffic, and handling calls for service while maintaining public safety and reporting accuracy.

The role involves documenting investigations, securing scenes, and appearing as a witness in court as required, with mandatory training and adherence to department rules.