Police Officer (VA Experienced Officer)
POLICE OPERATIONS
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VA Experienced Law Enforcement Officers looking for a way to serve & protect the community are presented an abundance of opportunities and unique ways to grow personally and professionally, in service to others. As a Chesapeake Police Officer, you will be provided with uniforms & equipment and receive PAID, world-class training at the Chesapeake Law Enforcement Training Academy. You will be granted access to a variety of resources that will not only equip you but also allow you to unlock your full potential.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS: The purpose of the class is to protect life and property, enforce laws, and investigate crime. The class is responsible for surveillance, law enforcement, investigations, apprehension, and reporting. The class works according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision. This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night. In order to accommodate this 24 hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends and holidays, and may involve work in excess of regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity..
TYPICAL TASKS:
- Conducts routine patrols in residential and business areas; maintains contact with businesses and residents to establish good relations.
- Responds to calls for police service and responds to crimes, domestic disputes, disturbances, disputes among neighbors, juveniles, or other incidents; apprehends law breakers as necessary; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes and other incidents, conducts surveillance of areas for suspected or potential criminal activity.
- Provides information and/or assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county, or state agencies.
- Maintains the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances and maintaining order at group functions.
- Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community, investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic violations, promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety, reports unsafe road conditions, and conducts DUI or other investigations.
- Issues civil or legal documents such as traffic citations; prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required; may testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings or give depositions.
- Provides specialized police service when trained and assigned such as K-9, Bicycle Patrol, Motorcycle Patrol, or other.
- May perform administrative or specialized functions when trained and assigned such as administrative support services, property and evidence, field and firearms training, public information, athletics, or other.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.