| Police Patrol Officer Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Police Patrol Officer. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Police Patrol Officer along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Police Patrol Officer is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Police Sergeant, Campus Police Officer, Police Lieutenant, Highway Patrol, Police Records Clerk, Sheriff/Police Chief, Chief Operating Officer, Security Guard Team Leader, Chief Technology Officer |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Police Patrol Officer |
| Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Typically reports to a police sergeant. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Police Officer, Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer, Policeman |
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| Similar Jobs: Police Sergeant, Campus Police Officer, Police Lieutenant, Highway Patrol, Police Records Clerk, Sheriff/Police Chief, Chief Operating Officer, Security Guard Team Leader, Chief Technology Officer |
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| Level of Education: Police Patrol Officer Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Police Patrol Officer Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Police Patrol Officer Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Police Patrol Officer Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
