What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at District of Columbia Housing Authority?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Patrols assigned area on foot, by motorcycle or in patrol car, to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints;
- Answers radio-dispatched or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances;
- Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area;
- Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, and quells disturbances;
- Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures;
- Displays promptness for all duty assignments, i.e., roll call, and scheduled court hearings;
- Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects;
- Gathers and preserves evidence;
- Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims;
- Investigates causes and results of incidents / accidents;
- Directs and controls traffic;
- Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations;
- Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information;
- Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems;
- Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports;
- Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
