Police Officer

This position will serve as a Police Officer at the Louis

A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. The Police Officer will perform a full range of police duties by following and executing rules, regulations, or procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and/or crime prevention activities for the local jurisdiction.

This position will serve as a Police Officer at the Louis

A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg WV.

The Police Officer will perform a full range of police duties by following and executing rules, regulations, or procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and/or crime prevention activities for the local jurisdiction.

* Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;

* Prevents, detect and investigate crimes;

* Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle;

* Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others;

* Follows rules/procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband;

* Obtains search and arrest warrants;

* Arrests violators;

* Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel;

* Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift;

* Performs traffic control; and

* Assists citizens in emergency situations;

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Panama

Schedule:

12 hour shifts

Position Description Title/PD#:
Police Officer/PD25024A

Physical Requirements:

The work requires, on a regular and recurring basis, considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as running, frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, and carrying items weighing over 50 pounds. It requires stamina, physical agility, dexterity, and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain persons who are often uncooperative, assaultive, and/or armed.