Police Officer

Police Officer at City of Danville, VA summary:

Police Officers enforce laws at federal, state, and local levels while protecting citizens by responding to incidents, investigating violations, and patrolling assigned areas. They handle suspects through detention, arrest, and transportation, as well as provide public assistance and testify in court. Their duties also include maintaining reports, educating the public, and collaborating with other officers and departments.

Description The purpose of this position is to enforce federal, state, and local laws and provide protection to citizens. This is accomplished by responding to general and critical incidents; investigating violations; patrolling geographical limits; responding to crime scenes; processing information; and identifying, detaining, arresting and/or transporting suspects. Other duties include answering questions from the public; testifying in court; assisting other officers and departments;

being prepared mentally, physically, and professionally to perform the job of police officer; educating the public; and preparing and maintaining reports and logs.

law enforcement, public safety, crime investigation, patrolling, suspect detention, arresting, crime scene response, court testimony, report writing, community policing