Police Officer; DCJS L.E. Certified

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(negotiable)

24 hours of annual leave and 24 hours of sick leave allotted upon hiring

$10,000 Sign-On Incentive

Background:

The Fredericksburg Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certified Police Officer. Under general supervision, Officers perform general law enforcement work in order to preserve the public peace, to protect lives, property, and the rights of the public. A police officer enforces statutory laws and municipal ordinances. Work involves patrolling of City streets, River Bank, City Parks and neighborhoods to deter crime;

apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects; responds to calls for law enforcement assistance; investigates traffic accidents and enforce traffic regulations; and gathers information for criminal investigations. A police officer also assures appropriate custody and control of prisoners. (Attends court and mandatory off duty details)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Police Officer (DCJS L.E. certified) – Full Time

Starting Salary: $61,500 - $66,500 (negotiable)

24 hours of annual leave and 24 hours of sick leave allotted upon hiring

$10,000 Sign-On Incentive

Background:

The Fredericksburg Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Virginia DCJS Law Enforcement Certified Police Officer. Under general supervision, Officers perform general law enforcement work in order to preserve the public peace, to protect lives, property, and the rights of the public. A police officer enforces statutory laws and municipal ordinances. Work involves patrolling of City streets, River Bank, City Parks and neighborhoods to deter crime;

apprehend and/or arrest violators or suspects; responds to calls for law enforcement assistance; investigates traffic accidents and enforce traffic regulations; and gathers information for criminal investigations. A police officer also assures appropriate custody and control of prisoners. (Attends court and mandatory off duty details)

Duties:

• Reduces the commission of crimes and maintains the public peace by patrolling throughout the City in a marked and/or unmarked police vehicle, bicycle, foot, or any other means directed by a supervisor
• Apprehends and/or arrests persons who violate statutory laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and City of Fredericksburg codes
• Becomes and remains familiar with patrol zones, geographic locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, and potential problem areas
• Monitors radio calls; communicates with radio dispatcher and responds to complaints, reports of criminal events, requests for law enforcement, and domestic or public disputes
• Inspects troublesome areas, checks security of businesses and buildings, and makes recommendations regarding security, etc
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations for all types of cases including homicide, drug related offenses, forgery, larceny, child abuse, burglary, etc
• Interviews witnesses, informants, and possible suspects to obtain information and evidence related to criminal cases and illegal activities
• Secures and performs detailed searches and analyses of crime scenes using a variety of technical procedures
• Collects evidence at the crime scene and processes evidence in accordance with Department Directives and regulations to ensure its integrity and security
• Apprehends and interrogates suspects and determines further disposition according to admission of guilt or incriminating evidence
• Transports prisoners
• Seeks and serves arrest warrants, search warrants, and other court documents
• Conducts searches of persons, vehicles, places, and things as it relates to criminal activity
• Reviews files and current bulletins relating to criminal activity
• Works with other law enforcement agencies by sharing information and files to facilitate the apprehension of criminal suspects
• Assists prosecutors in the preparation of cases for trial and must be a credible witness in court when testifying and presenting evidence
• Enforces all traffic and parking laws, including laws as it…