What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virginia Certified Police Officer position at City of Winchester?
Are you looking for something new in your police career? Do you enjoy performing challenging and rewarding work upholding the law to help keep the community safe? Along with answering emergency calls, our Officer’s diligently patrol the area, focus on crime prevention, and build positive relationships within the community that strongly supports their efforts.
Are you ready to Be the Difference? If so, the City of Winchester and the Winchester Police Department invites you to come join our team! The City of Winchester offers a quality school system, a historic yet modern cityscape with affordable housing, and a strong community connection. The City government has an outstanding strategic plan that includes goals and objectives, a clear vision, and a culture of collaboration. We are currently recruiting for Virginia Certified Police Officers.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:
Are you ready to Be the Difference? If so, the City of Winchester and the Winchester Police Department invites you to come join our team! The City of Winchester offers a quality school system, a historic yet modern cityscape with affordable housing, and a strong community connection. The City government has an outstanding strategic plan that includes goals and objectives, a clear vision, and a culture of collaboration. We are currently recruiting for Virginia Certified Police Officers.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU:
- Have an empathetic, positive, and caring attitude
- Are committed to making a difference
- Enjoy collaborating with a team
- Are able to use good judgment and problem solve
- Are an active listener
- Possess and demonstrate integrity
- $5,000 starting bonus
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Competitive benefits package - see more at https://www.winchesterva.gov/human-resources
- Community Outreach opportunities- see more information on how we get involved at https://www.winchesterpolice.org/get-involved
- On an assigned shift, operates a police vehicle, bicycle, or walks to observe for criminal and traffic violations;
- Looks for suspicious activities and checks on suspicious persons;
- Checks on disturbance of law and order and arrests suspects who violate the law;
- Writes and reports incidents;
- Responds to radio dispatches and answers calls and complaints;
- Serves warrants and testifies in court;
- Reports unsafe conditions existing in street or other public facilities;
- Assists in criminal investigations along with presenting evidence in court;
- Assists in interviewing victims and witnesses, prepares property and evidence duties, records and issues evidence in court cases;
- Maintains a physical presence at events to prevent behavioral problems; and
- Assists in preparing detailed reports.
Salary : $52,250 - $62,837
