Overview
Join our dedicated law enforcement team as a VA Certified Police Officer, where your skills and commitment will help maintain safety, uphold laws, and serve the community with integrity and professionalism. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your law enforcement expertise in a dynamic environment, ensuring public safety through proactive patrols, investigations, and community engagement. As a vital member of our team, you will operate with a focus on law enforcement procedures, community relations, and maintaining order while adhering to all legal standards and protocols.
Duties
- Conduct patrols of assigned areas using standard passenger vehicles to deter and detect criminal activity.
- Respond promptly to emergency calls, incidents, and requests for assistance, providing first aid when necessary following established protocols.
- Investigate crimes by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and preparing detailed reports in accordance with procedural law and criminal investigation standards.
- Enforce traffic laws through traffic stops, issuing citations, and managing traffic control during incidents or special events.
- Execute arrest procedures in compliance with law enforcement protocols while ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
- Utilize surveillance techniques to monitor suspicious activities and ensure community safety.
- Handle evidence law procedures meticulously to preserve integrity during investigations.
- Engage in conflict management and use of force training to de-escalate situations effectively.
- Maintain physical conditioning to meet the demands of the role, including pursuits or physical confrontations if necessary.
- Manage animal handling and care when incidents involve animals or require assistance with stray or aggressive animals.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of criminal law experience, criminal procedure, search and seizure law, evidence law, and local ordinances.
- Proficiency in report writing with clear documentation of incidents, investigations, and arrests.
- Ability to operate a standard passenger car safely under various conditions; valid driving license required.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with the public, colleagues, and emergency responders.
- Leadership qualities with the ability to manage stressful situations calmly and decisively.
- Knowledge of firearms handling in law enforcement settings along with use of force training certifications.
- Familiarity with procedural law knowledge relevant to criminal investigations and arrest procedures.
- Experience in traffic laws enforcement and accident scene management.
- Basic first aid certification including CPR; knowledge of first aid protocols for emergencies.
- Surveillance skills for monitoring premises or suspicious activities discreetly.
- Animal handling skills combined with animal care knowledge for community safety efforts.
Embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a tangible difference every day! We are committed to supporting your growth as a professional while ensuring a safe environment for all members of our community.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
