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Patrols assigned areas of the City in a car, bicycle or on foot; Enforces State and local laws and ordinances; Maintains community presence and responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action; Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents and other required emergencies; Determines existence of probable cause, identifies and takes suspects and offenders into physical custody; Prepares reports of arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed; Conducts both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incident, vehicle accidents and deaths; Verbally interacts with witnesses and victims, suspects and offenders to obtain information; Conducts examinations of persons, vehicles, premises or areas to determine the presence of individuals or illegal activities or articles; Takes suspect or offender into custody and delivers them to appropriate confinement location, maintaining security and safety of individuals being moved from one location to another; Transfers or accepts custody of suspects or offenders and participates in completion of required jail intake procedures; Prepares cases for criminal prosecution; Researches information in order to contact suspects and witnesses; Investigates traffic accidents; Coordinates and conducts detailed investigations of violent crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming and narcotics violations; Testifies and presents evidence in court; Provides backup assistance for other officers and personnel; Collects, preserves and maintains evidence, found property and other property for safekeeping; Initiates public service activities and responds to requests from person for information and assistance; Seeks to resolve disputes between family members and disputes between two or more persons; Controls small or large groups of people involved in potential or actual disturbance situations including civil disorders; Meets with citizen groups in programs directed toward understanding of law, crime prevention and the criminal justice system; Monitors and directs vehicles and pedestrian traffic and enforces traffic regulations; issues traffic citations where appropriate; Responds to riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects and other extremely hazardous situations; Maintains contact with the public regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the public; Serves warrants and protection orders; Checks buildings for physical security; Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. offers ideas and solutions; May serve as acting unit commander; Performs undercover surveillance activities; Develops and maintains good relationships with informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations; Prepares search and arrest warrants; Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement and non-law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; Assists in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties; Collects, analyzes and disseminates criminal street gang information; Conduct specialized crime prevention programs; Seizes assets through preparations and service of asset seizure documentation; Provides training for department personnel in such areas a defensive driving, use of chemical agents and other specified functions; Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations to protect and serve the community; Makes presentations to governmental agencies, the media, community groups and a variety of civic organizations; Provides extensive customer service, education, and information to the public; Responds to managements, supervisors, co-workers and citizens questions and comments in a courteous, thorough and timely manner; Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; Performs time management and scheduling functions, meets deadlines, and sets project priorities; Maintains strict confidentiality of all matters; Assists other department and City employees as needed or requested; Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.

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City of Coeur d'Alene

Lateral Police Officer

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After initial new employee enrollment, changes in benefit selections are only allowed during the group re-opening period just prior to each plan year, within 30 days of a birth, adoption, death, marriage, divorce, a change in the employment status of the employee or employee's spouse or within 60 days of a loss of Medicaid coverage or loss of coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The potential value of wellness programs to employers is just as impressive, with results such as reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, improved employee morale, reduced employee turnover, better customer service, and enhanced employee recruitment.

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City of Concord, NH

POLICE OFFICER - Full Time

Work involves an element of personal danger, and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies involving a wide range of social, psychological, and legal situations, including motor vehicle crashes, misdemeanors, felonies, and family crisis situations. Conducts motor vehicle crash investigations, taking safeguards to prevent further crashes; interviews principals and witnesses and takes statements; examines vehicles, roadways, traffic controls; clears obstructions and records data; prepares motor vehicle crash reports.

City of Martinsville

Police Officer

The Applicant Manager

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; Some skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below; Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors and subordinates; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to meet the special requirements listed below; Ability to learn the Citys geography. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: United States Citizenship; At least 21 years of age at time of appointment; Bachelors Degree from a college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools or other comparable regional accrediting agency as recognized by the American Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admission Officers or one of the following exceptions: 60 college hours and a minimum two years of military service with an honorable discharge.

City of Deer Park

In addition to Duke University, Durham is home to North Carolina Central University, the nation's first public Historically Black College and University, now a major center for biotech and bio-manufacturing R&D, and Durham Technical Community College, a key partner in preparing a competitive workforce. The RDU Law Enforcement Department, located in the Airport Operations Center building, includes a staff of 89+ full and part-time officers and support employees that perform a range of functions including foot and vehicle patrols, investigations, lost-and-found, special operations, traffic duties, community policing and more.

Development Associates LLC

Chief of Police - Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority (RDU)

Examples of qualifying examples include, but are not limited to: Work on a police force, service as a military police officer, specialized military experience, security guards, physical security, visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forest, or other natural resources or recreational environments, and/or criminal investigations; qualifying experience not immediately related to law enforcement may include, but is not limited to supervisory/managerial experience or personal work related experience that demonstrates the ability to independently manage critical tasks. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

U.S. Department of the Interior

Police Officer (Private) Up to 55K Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Police Officer Recruit/Entry-Level

Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record • Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation • A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution • Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer Click below to acknowledge that you fully understand these requirements. The pre-employment background investigative phase may include the following: • Criminal background check • Psychological screening • Successful completion of a polygraph exam • Home visit Additionally, you may be required to provide the following documents: • Naturalization/citizenship papers, birth certificates, school transcripts, proof of selective service (men only), DMV driving history documents, proof of automobile insurance, marriage, or divorce certificates (if applicable), and POST certificates (if applicable).

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District

Entry-Level Police Officer

Pursuant to P.L. 2021, c.7, “alternate route” appointment, the candidate must have successfully completed a full Basic Course for Police Officer’s training course at a school approved and authorized by the New Jersey Police Training Commission or if the candidate has demonstrated to the Police Training Commission to that commission’s satisfaction, that they have successfully completed a police training course conducted by any Federal, State, or other public or private agency the requirements of which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of that at a school approved and authorized Police Training Commission. Under the supervision of a Campus Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, and/or other supervisory officer in the Campus Police Department in a State University Campus, provides foot and vehicular patrol, security and surveillance, assistance and protection for persons and property; assures observance of the law and apprehends law breakers for an entire university campus, and, when required, performs these duties in cooperation with municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement officers; does related work as required.

William Paterson University

Campus Police Officer

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Including but not limited to: the ability to make an arrest, physically wrestle a suspect following a prolonged pursuit, running over uneven terrain, chasing a suspect over many blocks or up flights of stairs while wearing duty equipment, climbing over fences, standing on a fixed post for extended periods of time, perform crowd and riot control activities, and exposure to adverse conditions and situations. Supervise assigned sworn and civilian staff, including selecting or recommending selection of division staff, assigning and evaluating work, coordinating work activities/assignments, counseling employees, participating in the investigation and reporting of employee misconduct, and taking appropriate disciplinary action, including participating in internal disciplinary and/or Public Safety Citizen Review Board hearings as required.

City of Greenville, South Carolina

POLICE CAPTAIN - 1126

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintains law and order, responds to emergencies as directed by radio, telephone or other type of communication; Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, directs traffic, investigates traffic accidents; Administers first aid, gives assistance to the injured; Makes arrests, serves subpoenas and warrants, guards prisoners, interviews suspects; Notes and reports unsafe conditions, prepares evidence and appears in court to give testimony, searches for stolen property and lost persons; Gives information to the public regarding laws, ordinances, traffic safety, directions and available public services; Issues citations to traffic violators, writes reports of daily activities and action taken, investigates vice conditions, analyzes facts, clues and evidence and makes investigations to determine law violators and their whereabouts; Writes a variety of reports in paper as well as computer form; Maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, employees and the public; Operates radio and other communication equipment; Carry and use a firearm and other appropriate defensive and offensive weaponry; Protects the life, property, public order and constitutional rights of all citizens. Knowledge of: Modern and progressive police methods and procedures, community policing, problem solving, safety techniques, policing, including patrol, investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, crime detection, rules of evidence, and interrogation; Applicable Federal, State, and local laws; Community, County, State and Federal resources; Modern English grammar, spelling and composition; basic mathematics; Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, scheduling and other related programs.

City of Benicia California

Police Officer - Academy Enrolled / Academy Graduate / Non-Lateral

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES & SKILLS: Applicants must demonstrate that they possess: the ability to pay close attention to detail; the ability to understand and accurately apply oral and written instructions, laws, orders, policies and procedures; effective oral communication, record keeping and report writing skills; strong customer service skills; and the ability to work closely, cooperatively and effectively with City staff members, Garden Groves diverse citizens and various representatives of other agencies. Police Recruits attend a California POST-approved Basic Academy to participate in a strict and intensive training program, including: memorization and hands-on practice of law enforcement techniques, specific laws and procedures; rigorous physical training; daily homework; first aid training; uniform, equipment and weapons handling techniques; and other duties as assigned.

Garden Grove City Council

Police Recruit

ABILITIES & SKILLS: Applicants must demonstrate strong customer service skills and that they possess the ability to: pay close attention to detail; understand and accurately apply oral and written orders or instructions, laws, departmental policies and procedures; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and work closely and interact cooperatively and effectively with City staff members, our diverse citizens and representatives of other agencies. After sufficient experience in the department, specialization is available in Patrol, Investigations, Juvenile Services, Motorcycle Traffic Enforcement, Accident Investigation, Vice-Narcotic Enforcement, Gang Suppression Unit, Community Impact Unit, or Canine Handler.

Police Officer - Academy Trained

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES & SKILLS: Applicants must demonstrate that they possess: the ability to pay close attention to detail; the ability to understand and accurately apply oral and written instructions, laws, orders, policies and procedures; effective oral communication, record keeping and report writing skills; strong customer service skills; and the ability to work closely, cooperatively and effectively with City staff members, Garden Groves diverse citizens and various representatives of other agencies. DUTIES WHILE IN THE POLICE ACADEMY: Police Recruits attend a California POST-approved Basic Police Academy to participate in a strict and intensive training program, including: memorization and hands-on practice of law enforcement techniques, specific laws and procedures; rigorous physical training; daily homework; first aid training; uniform, equipment and weapons handling techniques; and other duties as assigned.

Police Recruit - Academy Enrolled

Drives a police vehicle, patrolling designated area; Directs and regulates traffic, assists stranded motorists, assists injured persons, notifies families of injury; Investigates accidents, determining conditions, causes and other pertinent facts regarding accident; Conducts investigations of crimes, preserves crime scene, gathers and preserves evidence; Looks for and investigates conditions or situations which may indicate a crime is about to be, or has been committed; Takes statements from witnesses and suspects; Secures warrants; makes arrests, transports prisoners; Issues citations for violations of traffic laws; testifies in court; Maintains records and prepares reports of incidents and activities; Attends neighborhood meetings to address and evaluate the concerns of the citizens; and, Performs other related duties as assigned. Under the direct supervision of a Lieutenant, a Police Officer patrols a designated area ensuring compliance with all applicable State Laws and City Ordinances; answers calls when a crime is suspected or an emergency exists; takes such actions as are necessary to prevent crime, to apprehend suspects, to maintain safety, to assist citizens in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency situations; and performs other related duties, tasks, and assignments as required and directed by a Sergeant, Lieutenant, Deputy Chief, or the Chief of Police.

City of Dublin Ohio

Police Officer - Application and Resume October 2026

An employee in this class is under the direct supervision of a shift sergeant and performs law enforcement activities which include, but are not limited to, the protection of life and property; conducts routine and detailed investigations into criminal and civil matters; locates and preserves physical evidence; enforces city and state traffic laws, and issues verbal and written warnings; performs special investigative and undercover assignments when required; writes reports and other documents; makes court appearances and gives testimony; may be assigned to the detective, traffic, crime prevention, or other related units; and may be given assignments as required by the chief of police. Working out of the newly constructed Police and City Hall facility in downtown Lake Oswego, the Department has a number of resources to provide exceptional levels of service while offering a number of opportunities to Police Officers such as Detectives, Motorcycle Officers, School Resource Officers, K9 Officers, Adult Resource Officer, and the Training Unit.

City of Lake Oswego

Police Officer (Lateral or Entry Level)

Work involves patrolling assigned areas, responding to criminal, suspicious, traffic and unusual situations as directed; investigating activities, gathering evidence, securing areas; protecting victims, the public and property; apprehending violators, completing appropriate paperwork and other related duties as required. Complete all reports, paperwork, and documents necessary to the police officer position, including, but not limited to, offense reports, accident reports, evidence forms, citizen contact forms, victim information sheets, city summons, traffic and parking tickets.

City of Appleton

Participates in a variety of law enforcement activities, including making arrests of suspects in traffic and criminal offenses; takes control of crime scenes, which may involve subduing unruly or resisting subjects through the use of force, including deadly force; effects arrests, which may include pursuing fleeing armed or unarmed subjects who may be walking, running, crawling, climbing stairs or ladders, or in vehicles. Behaviors: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with appointed City officials, Department, Division, and Office Heads, community leaders and groups, neighborhood groups, business representatives, City employees, union representatives, local media, other law enforcement agencies, and the general public.

City of Janesville Wisconsin

ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Applicants must demonstrate that they possess: the ability to pay close attention to details; the ability to understand and accurately apply oral and written instructions, laws, orders, policies and procedures, effective oral communication, strong customer service skills; and ability to work closely, cooperatively and effectively with City staff members, Garden Groves diverse citizens and various representatives of other agencies. Police Cadets perform various non-sworn law enforcement station and field duties including: Handling public inquiries; Assisting sworn and civilian personnel with essential non-emergency tasks; Operating communication equipment; Writing reports; Performing other related duties as required.

Police Cadet

SUMMARY Depending on assignment, officer is responsible for the protection of life and property; crime prevention; apprehension of criminals; follow-up investigation on reported crimes; undercover narcotics investigations; maintaining property room; crime scene technicians; traffic enforcement; and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances by performing the following duties. Will assist in maintaining the security and integrity of the evidence locker by properly receiving evidence from patrol officers, establishing a chain of custody, assisting with proper storage and transport evidence to State Crime Laboratory.

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