Police Officer Certified

Police Officer -

Certified Job Type:

Full Time Roanoke, VA Roanoke Police Department Salary:

$49,555.00 - $87,422.05

Annually Closing Date:

7/7/2026

Position Summary:

Patrols assigned beat on foot, motorcycle, bicycle, or in patrol car 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, 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 to include mentally ill, violent, criminally motivated and often impaired or socially challenged Makes arrests following service of warrants, personal observation of offenses, and individual investigation with a working knowledge of searchable and seizure; criminal traffic and civil law Participates in criminal investigations, community problem solving that includes recognized community policing tenants Testifies in court, often on days off as directed by subpoena Directs traffic as required and report unsafe conditions in streets or other public facilities Works in circumstances that requires video and audio recordings of daily interaction with the public Prepares detailed reports for permanent record or inter-department use Recovers stolen and lost property Assigned to shift work duty that includes both day and night shift; works frequently weekends and holidays

Requirements:

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. Successful completion of basic law enforcement academy and the probationary period as police officer. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with groups of customers or employees of organization. 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. 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.

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