Police Patrol Officer is responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Being a Police Patrol Officer requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Additionally, Police Patrol Officer typically reports to a police sergeant. The Police Patrol Officer works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Police Patrol Officer typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Patrolman
Department: Summerset Police Department
Reports to: Chief of Police and Sergeant
Dated: April 2023
Position objective:
The Patrolman will be responsible for the duties of general law enforcement functions and service to the court.
Essential duties:
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
General Law Enforcement Functions:
Service to Courts:
Other Duties and Responsibilities
General (education and/or experiences)
Required Certifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical Demands
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 as listed above. Be physically able to perform the routine task required of a law enforcement officer.
Patrol Officers risk noise-induced hearing loss from sirens. Patrol Officers may be exposed to diseases such as Hepatitis-B and HIV/AIDS. Patrol Officers may be exposed to violence from person who are under the influence of controlled substances, alcohol or drugs and/or mentally unstable.
The work is not only physically strenuous but is also emotionally and/or mentally stressful.
Others
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person