Police Officer Candidate at CITY OF GREENBELT
Greenbelt, Maryland, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Patrol, Law Enforcement, Preliminary Investigations, Traffic Control, Crime Scene Security, First Aid, Evidence Gathering, Report Writing, Conflict Resolution, Public Relations, Court Testimony, Criminal Law Enforcement

Industry

Government Administration

Description
The of City of Greenbelt Police Department is hiring Entry Level Police Officers to make a powerful and positive impact in our community. As a uniformed Police Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for a full range of duties including routine patrol, law enforcement, preliminary investigations and traffic control for a designated area on an assigned squad. Because public safety is a 24/7 duty, the Police Officer will work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will have a passionate belief in constitutional, community-engaged policing and be committed to protecting the rights of all people. Essential functions this role * Patrols a designated area of the City by radio equipped car, bicycle or on foot, to prevent, discover, and deter the commission of crime, to enforce criminal law, to direct traffic, and to enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations; * Responds to calls and complaints involving fire, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies; *  Writes detailed reports on police-related activities; *  Interviews persons with complaints and makes proper disposition or directs them to the proper authorities; * Secures crime scenes, administers first aid, arbitrates disputes, conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witness statements, apprehends suspects, makes arrests, and transports offenders; * Gives advice and general information to inquiries from the public; * Serves as a witness in court in connection with arrests and investigations; * Attends periodic training classes in police methods, first aid, firearms and related subjects * Keeps informed and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential for problems within an assigned area; * Enters or retrieves data from a computer terminal, PC or other keyboard device; * Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. * Performs other duties as assigned. Required skills and qualifications * At least 21 years of age upon hire * High school diploma or equivalent * Valid driver’s license * Vision correctable to 20/20 * Drug screen & background check with written exam and physical agility test at a later date for PO Candidates Additional Requirements This classification requires the use of City vehicles on City business. Individual must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Some positions may require the performance of other essential functions, depending upon work location, assignment, or shift.

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Responsibilities
The Police Officer is responsible for routine patrol, law enforcement, and traffic control to prevent and deter crime within a designated area. Duties include responding to emergency calls, conducting preliminary investigations, and writing detailed police reports.
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