Police Officer I Recruit

YOU MUST APPLY VIA https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/winchesterva/jobs/4340023/police-officer-i?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs - IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

$2,500 HIRING BONUS!

Duties and Responsiblities

• On an assigned shift, operates a police vehicle, bicycle, or walks to observe for criminal and traffic violations;
• Looks for suspicious activities and checks on suspicious persons;
• Checks on disturbance of law and order and arrests suspects who violate the law;
• Writes and reports incidents;
• Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints;
• Serves warrants and testifies in court;
• Reports unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities;
• Assists in criminal investigations along with presenting evidence in court;
• Assists in interviewing victims and witnesses, prepares property and evidence duties, records and issues evidence in court cases;
• Maintains a physical presence at events to prevent behavioral problems; and
• Assists in preparing detailed reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• To be a certified Police Officer In the Commonwealth of Virginia within twelve (12) months of the date of appointment as a law enforcement officer, and possession of a valid Virginia driver?s license. To certify in the operation of certain equipment as required by the justice system.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of police methods, practices, and procedures. Some knowledge of the geography of the City and locations of important land marks and buildings. General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the police department. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports. Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public. Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles. Possession of physical agility and endurance.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Required Physical Activities: Climbing, flexibility, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, walking, running, jumping, crawling, lifting people, and pushing vehicles.

Vision Requirements: 20-40 uncorrected and no proven symptoms of being color blind.

Environmental Conditions:Work is conducted indoors and outdoors, day and night, in variable weather conditions.

NOTE: This classification specification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably-related job responsibilities as assigned and required by management. City of Winchester reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This classification specification does not constitute a written contract of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,776.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Winchester, VA 22601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person