Police Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET).
• High school diploma.
• Ability to successfully perform all essential functions and primary tasks of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a college degree program in police science, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related area is preferred.
• Some experience as a certified police officer is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations in vehicles and on foot.
• Conduct criminal investigations, including interviewing suspects, victims, and witnesses; collecting evidence; conducting searches; and documenting actions taken.
• Enforce criminal law, including making custodial arrests and using physical or other force when necessary.
• Serve warrants and criminal summons.
• Enforce traffic laws, direct traffic, and investigate traffic crashes.
• Operate and maintain a department-assigned vehicle.
• Participate in mandatory and optional training courses, which may include applying skills and abilities.
• Perform rescue operations and render assistance to citizens.
• Respond to criminal and non-criminal requests for service.
• Testify in court and prepare necessary reports and related documents.
• Patrol on foot, by bicycle, in a patrol car, or by another authorized conveyance to preserve general order.
• Check for unlocked doors, broken windows, and other indications of unusual situations.
• Notify owners in person or through various communication methods of conditions deserving attention.
• Report hazardous conditions to the proper authority.
• Assist other officers in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Enforce town ordinances.
• Operate patrol vehicles, radar, and other assigned police equipment.
• Notify proper authorities in cases involving injuries or fatalities.
• Investigate suspicious persons, vehicles, and conditions.
• Respond to rescue, hazardous materials, and medical alarms; perform rescue operations and assist citizens.
• Use medical equipment to mitigate an incident.
• Escort parades, funerals, and similar processions.
• Accompany people transporting large sums of money or other valuables to provide protection.
• Direct traffic at sports events and other occasions when traffic becomes congested, and at school crossings and dangerous intersections.
• Attend public gatherings to maintain order.
• Inspect equipment, ensure it functions properly, and keep it presentable.
• Transport bank bags from Town Hall to various banks for deposits and change on a daily basis.
• Prepare required records and reports.
• Perform other duties as required.