A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
Full Time Warrenton, VA Warrenton Police Department Salary:
$51,085.00 to $81,735.00
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant or higher, employees in this position perform general law enforcement work in order to preserve public peace and order; provide a safe environment in the Town of Warrenton; protect lives, property and rights of the public; and, enforce laws and ordinances. Work involves patrolling the Town to deter crime, apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects. Responds to calls for law enforcement assistance, gathers information for criminal investigations, and performs related work as required.
Essential Functions:
1. Reduces the commission of crimes and maintains law enforcement by deterrence through high visibility patrol throughout the Town. Apprehends and/or arrests persons who violate statutory law and/or municipal ordinances; 2. Monitors radio calls; communicates with radio dispatcher; and responds to complaints, reports of criminal events, request for law enforcement, and reports of domestic or public disputes. Inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; 3. Secures crime scenes; 4. Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects; and performs searches of people, vehicles and buildings. Prepares investigative reports of findings, facts and related information. Makes arrests and processes arrested suspects. Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis for probably cause for criminal acts and testifies in court; 5. Enforces traffic laws and regulations. Detects traffic violators, performs traffic accident investigations and makes reports. Facilitates the movement of traffic and pedestrians around accidents, disabled traffic control devices or heavily congested areas. Assists disabled motorists. 6. Directs traffic for funerals, VIP's and other public gatherings; 7. Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergency scenes and disaster areas; 8. Serves criminal and search warrants; 9. Completes and/or reviews paperwork documenting shift activities, offenses and incidents, victim and suspect statements and other related information; 10. Assists other law enforcement personnel and agencies; 11. Participates in a variety of law enforcement training and maintains certifications. May train other personnel on radar, firearms, chemical agents, etc. 12. Engages in public relations and community service activities and events to promote a positive image for the Department and to build cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community; 13. Performs related tasks as required.
Requirements:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Possession of Basic Law Enforcement Training certification. Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications. Must meet and maintain all department training and education requirements for position.
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