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Police Officer

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GoLawEnforcement.com

Roanoke, VA (In Person)

$55,165 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

Police Officer Job Type:
Full Time Roanoke, VA Roanoke Police Department Salary:
$49,555.00 - $60,775.00
Annually Closing Date:
7/7/2026
Position Summary:
The City of Roanoke is seeking qualified and motivated individuals to perform responsible Police protective service work. The duties involves an element of personal danger. Any combination of education or experience equivalent to graduation of high school. Patrols assigned beat on foot, motorcycle, bicycle or in patrol car to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators. May perform assigned work in either a uniformed or non-uniformed capacity.
Essential Functions:
On an assigned shift, working nights and days; 12 hour shifts once the basic academy has been completed. Operates a motor vehicle or walks to observe for violation of traffic laws, suspicious activities or persons and disturbances of law and order. Responds to communication dispatches to answer calls and complaints Assists persons in distress Makes arrests following service of warrants, personal observation of offenses, and individual investigation Participates in criminal investigations Testifies in court Directs traffic as required and report unsafe conditions in streets or other public facilities Prepares detailed reports for permanent record or inter-department use Recovers stolen and lost property
Requirements:
Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Successful completion of recertification required by the Commonwealth of Virginia on biennial basis. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school with a major in social or police science desirable but not required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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