Police Officer I

Description Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a police vehicle, bicycle, or walk to observe for criminal and traffic violations
• Look for suspicious activity and check on suspicious persons
• Check on disturbances of law and order and arrest suspects who violate the law
• Write and report incidents
• Respond to radio dispatches and answer calls/complaints
• Serve warrants and testify in court
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to be a certified police officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia within twelve (12) months of date of appointment as a law enforcement officer
• 20-40 uncorrected vision and no proven symptoms of being color blind
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors during various hours such as nights, weekends and holidays

The City of Winchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. This position is eligible for benefits. To view out benefit packet click here.