Police Officer Job Description Portland ME

Job Description for targeting resume for position of Policeman or Police Officer.

Police Officer Job Duties

• Enforces state laws, local ordinances and traffic laws
• Arrests suspected violators of the law
• Responds to citizen-initiated calls for service
• Conducts investigations
• Patrols city streets, areas and businesses to deter criminal activity
• Explains law and police procedures to citizens
• Checks for warrants/wants on persons
• Identifies, collect and preserves evidence
• Observes, memorizes and recall detail
• Mediates domestic disputes
• Prepares various reports and documents to complete investigations
• Presents evidence and testimony in judicial settings

Police Officer Job Skills

• Must be in sufficient physical condition to perform duties as assigned
• Drive a police vehicle safely in both emergency and non-emergency situations
• Physically control persons, including those resisting arrest, by using appropriate and necessary force
• Use department approved firearms in a safe and appropriate manner required by department regulations
• Ability to multi-task various duties at one time
• React quickly and calmly in emergency situations

Police Officer Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Typically required to be at least 21 years of age
• Completion of a police training program, physical agility test and pre-screening tests
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