Police Officer

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The Police Officer is responsible for maintaining community safety by enforcing Virginia laws and town ordinances. Duties include patrolling, responding to emergency calls, investigating criminal activity, and participating in crime prevention initiatives.

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What you’ll do

The Police Officer is responsible for maintaining community safety by enforcing Virginia laws and town ordinances. Duties include patrolling, responding to emergency calls, investigating criminal activity, and participating in crime prevention initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must be U.S. citizens at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or GED and a valid Virginia driver's license. A Virginia DCJS certification is preferred, and candidates must pass a background check, medical exam, and drug screening.

Listed skills

• Interviewing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Law Enforcement
• Patrolling
• Emergency Response
• Traffic Direction
• Criminal Investigation
• Report Writing
• Interviewing
• Community Policing
• Evidence Analysis
• Court Testimony

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Legal