Police Officer

Company Description

The Prince William County Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that provides 24/7 coverage to residents, business owners, and visitors in Prince William County. With over 700 sworn officers, the Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and strengthening public trust through efficient and effective police services. The Department offers a wide range of services including patrol, specialty units, and investigative resources.

Role Description

This is a full-time Police Officer position located in Northern VA. Police Officers are responsible for a variety of tasks including evidence collection, criminal investigations, law enforcement duties, and other police-related activities to ensure the safety and security of the community.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of police methods, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the geography of the County, County schools and location of important buildings; thorough knowledge of school violence response plans; thorough knowledge of Juvenile Justice System and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of the Criminal Justice System to include pertinent state and County criminal and traffic codes; thorough knowledge of police procedures, courtroom procedures and testimony relevant to court decisions; thorough knowledge of criminal investigations procedures, department rules and regulations and judicial procedures; some knowledge of Child Protective Services procedures; thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Police Department; general knowledge of police investigative and identification techniques, rules of evidence and laws of search and seizure; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear, comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the general public; ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, other County employees and the general public; skills in the use of firearms defensive tactics and operation of motor vehicles; ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computers and related software; ability to recognize, protect and properly collect all types of relevant evidence at crime scenes, traffic accidents, etc.; ability to operate personal computers applicable to the police department software to include Mac's and basic computer skills; ability to solve problems and resolve issues; ability to perform multiple and varied tasks; ability to conduct criminal investigations and provide accurate documentation of information; ability to collect information through various resources and utilize to resolve issues.

Education and Experience

High school graduate or have passed a General Education Requirement (GED); must have graduated from Police Academy and successfully passed a 12 month probationary period following graduation.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license;
• Must pass DMV record check.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Vision must be 20/200 uncorrected, correctable with the aid of glasses or contacts to 20/40 in the worst eye and 20/20 in the better eye;
• Must be capable of hearing normal frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 hertz at a pure tone level of 25 decibels or less in either ear;
• Must be able to support the weight of the duty belt and ballistic vest (weighted between 20 lbs-40 lbs);
• Must be able to wear and operate a department issued full face, tight fitting respirator, as well as successfully pass an annual FIT Test;
• Must be able to physically restrain or subdue individuals;
• Must be able to perform under emergency conditions which often involves considerable personal hazard to include individuals with weapons;
• Must be adaptable to perform under stress when confronted with situations that involve running, walking, standing, stooping, crawling, dragging, lifting, climbing, pushing and raising objects over ones head