Police Officer I

City of Winchester • Winchester, VA

44d

About The Position

Duties and Responsibilities:

On assigned shift, operate a police vehicle, bicycle, or walk to observe for criminal and traffic violations
Look for suspicious activity and check on suspicious persons
Check on disturbances of law and order and arrest suspects who violate the law
Write and report incidents
Respond to radio dispatches and answer calls/complaints
Serve warrants and testify in court
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to be a certified police officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia within twelve (12) months of date of appointment as a law enforcement officer
• 20-40 uncorrected vision and no proven symptoms of being color blind
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors during various hours such as nights, weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Operate a police vehicle, bicycle, or walk to observe for criminal and traffic violations
• Look for suspicious activity and check on suspicious persons
• Check on disturbances of law and order and arrest suspects who violate the law
• Write and report incidents
• Respond to radio dispatches and answer calls/complaints
• Serve warrants and testify in court
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees