Police Officer (Manheim Township PD)

Manheim Township•Manheim Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manheim Township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. Manheim Township is a diverse and active community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Manheim Township Police Department provides professional law enforcement services to Manheim Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Officers serve a community that includes residential neighborhoods, major commercial corridors, schools, parks, businesses, healthcare facilities, and heavily traveled roadways. Beyond patrol duties, members of the Department may have opportunities to participate in specialized assignments, K9, training, investigations, community outreach, and other areas of law enforcement as their careers progress. Officers are expected to exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively, work as part of a team, and perform their duties with professionalism, integrity, and accountability. This is a full-time law enforcement position involving patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, emergency response, community policing, and other duties associated with protecting life and property and maintaining public safety. Officers must be capable of working independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team in circumstances that may be stressful, rapidly changing, physically demanding, or dangerous.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid driver's license
Be legally eligible to work in the United States
Be capable of meeting the physical, medical, psychological, and other requirements associated with police service
Successfully complete all phases of the Department's selection process
Meet the requirements for certification as a municipal police officer in Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

Prior law enforcement experience is not required.
Applicants who are not currently Act 120 certified may be considered in accordance with the Department's hiring requirements.
Integrity and good judgment
Personal responsibility and accountability
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to remain composed under pressure
The ability to make sound decisions with limited information
Initiative and a strong work ethic
The ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds
The ability to accept instruction, criticism, and supervision
The physical and mental ability to perform the duties of a police officer
A commitment to professional law enforcement and public service

Responsibilities

Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Conducting proactive patrol and crime prevention activities
Enforcing Pennsylvania criminal and traffic laws
Investigating criminal offenses, traffic crashes, and suspicious activity
Making arrests and taking individuals into custody when appropriate
Preparing police reports, criminal complaints, citations, and other official documentation
Collecting, preserving, and documenting evidence
Interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects, and other involved persons
Testifying in court and other legal proceedings
Responding to incidents involving persons in crisis
Conducting traffic enforcement and assisting with traffic control
Working with residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations
Performing other law enforcement duties as assigned