Job Title: Police Officer I

Description
The purpose of the class is to execute general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The class is responsible for patrolling the City, responding to citizen calls, conducting preliminary investigation activities, and maintaining police records. The class works according to set procedures under general supervision.

Example of Duties
The City of Richmond's, Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer - Lateral.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Patrolling assigned City jurisdiction for traffic and other violations utilizing a variety of means of transportation including patrol car, motorcycle, bicycle, and horse
Making traffic stops and intervening in other criminal activity
Conducting general field services, including monitoring police radio and responding to citizen calls and complaints
Obtaining and issuing warrants
Marking and packaging evidence
Processing crime scenes
Investigating potential arson cases
Providing surveillance
Interviewing suspects and witnesses, and following-up with victims
Fingerprinting and photographing suspects
Conducting computer-generated searches to gather information on suspects
Preparing for and participating in prosecution of cases in court
Interacting with City and community agencies and groups
Responding to citizen calls, complaints and requests for information
Maintaining case files, data and preparing regular reports
Other duties as assigned when needed
Please check your e-mail regularly, as correspondence in reference to this recruitment will be e-mailed to you.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Must have met criteria for previous Career Development level for Police Recruit. Requires one year of experience as a sworn Law Enforcement Officer. The preferred candidate will currently be certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a Law Enforcement Officer. Valid driver's license is required.

Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation and pre-employment medical screening. Candidates must also be willing to submit to a polygraph examination.

For additional information about the City of Richmond's Police Department, click here.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
PHYSICAL AND DEXTERITY REQUIREMENTS:
Physical and dexterity refers to the requirement for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Requires medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on a occasional basis.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:
Environmental hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The job may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, animals/wildlife, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, heights, disease/pathogens, explosives, and violence.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sensory ability refers to hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell required by the job.

The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Richmond, Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations