Police Officer

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• US citizen
• High school diploma or GED
• No felony convictions
• Good moral character
• Free from physical. emotional, or mental conditions which might adversely affect law enforcement duties

Essential Functions

• Testifying in court proceedings
• Investigation of traffic accidents
• Enforce laws
• Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic
• Explain legal proceedings
• Remove hazards from the road
• Investigate crime
• Collect evidence and property
• Clean, inspect, and maintain assigned/issued equipment in a serviceable condition
• Demonstrate proficiency with issued/assigned equipment
• Communicate with the pu8blic
• Secure and protect crime scenes
• Ability to communicate over a police radio
• Document daily activities
• Conducting searches
• Interview victims, suspects, witnesses, and complainants
• Other duties as assigned

Selection Process

Elements

• Application
• Written Test (for non-certified)
• Interview
• Physical Exam
• Psychological Exam
• Polygraph
• Drug Testing

Expected Duration

• Up to three months from initial application to hiring date