Police Officer Job Description
Job Description for targeting resume for position of Policeman or Police Officer.
Police Officer Job Duties
- Enforces state laws, local ordinances and traffic laws
- Arrests suspected violators of the law
- Responds to citizen-initiated calls for service
- Conducts investigations
- Patrols city streets, areas and businesses to deter criminal activity
- Explains law and police procedures to citizens
- Checks for warrants/wants on persons
- Identifies, collect and preserves evidence
- Observes, memorizes and recall detail
- Mediates domestic disputes
- Prepares various reports and documents to complete investigations
- Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings
Police Officer Job Skills
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- Must be in sufficient physical condition to perform duties as assigned
- Drive a police vehicle safely in both emergency and non-emergency situations
- Physically control persons, including those resisting arrest, by using appropriate and necessary force
- Use department approved firearms in a safe and appropriate manner required by department regulations
- Ability to multi-task various duties at one time
- React quickly and calmly in emergency situations
Police Officer Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Typically required to be at least 21 years of age
- Completion of a police training program, physical agility test and pre-screening tests
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