Police Officer Job at District of Columbia Housing Authority
District of Columbia Housing Authority Washington, DC 20003
$27.24 - $42.70 an hour
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Patrols assigned area on foot, by motorcycle or in patrol car, to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints;
- Answers radio-dispatched or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances;
- Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area;
- Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, and quells disturbances;
- Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures;
- Displays promptness for all duty assignments, i.e., roll call, and scheduled court hearings;
- Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects;
- Gathers and preserves evidence;
- Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims;
- Investigates causes and results of incidents/accidents;
- Directs and controls traffic;
- Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations;
- Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information;
- Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems;
- Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports;
- Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Incumbent must possess a high school diploma/GED; must have either 1) successfully completed 60 hours of credits; (2) served in the Armed Forces of the U.S. including Organized Reserves and National Guard for at least three years on active duty; or (3) served at least five years as a sworn police officer in a full-service police department in a state within the United States.
Incumbent must:
- Possess a valid driver’s license prior to appointment and during tenure of employment;
- Pass a medical examination, including being of proportionate weight and height;
- Pass a psychological examination and drug-screening test;
- Pass a thorough background investigation;
- Possess a high moral character for carrying out law enforcement duties;
- Be a United States citizen.
This position is designated as “essential”.
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