Federal Officer

Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.

Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.

Ensure safety of property, staff, and visitors by employing effective surveillance techniques. Usually includes addressing suspicious activities, patrolling property, and staying alert. May require verification of identity of people accessing property, removal trespassers, and usage of firearm in emergency situations.