Patrol Officer - City of Wilmington

at City of Wilmington in Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Job Description

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Police Officer with the Department of Police performs the following duties: patrol, investigation, police duties, maintenance activities, and special assignments. Enforces State law and City code violations. Patrols an assigned area during a specified period in a police car or on foot. Investigate suspicious conditions and complaints and arrest persons who violate laws and ordinances—inspecting and safeguarding property, responding to alarms, chasing violators on foot, and checking buildings. Accompanies prisoners to headquarters, jail, or court and appears in court as arresting officer. Directs traffic, assists stranded motorists, handles accidents and crime scenes, and enforces traffic laws. Maintains order in crowd situations and participates in community public relations programs. Look for stolen cars and wanted or missing persons. Conducts criminal investigations and interviews and interrogates concerned parties. Gives advice on laws and ordinances and general information to the public. The duties of a Police Officer may become unpredictably hazardous and require acute use of the senses to discern various stimuli of danger. Officers must run distances, traverse rough terrain quickly, climb obstacles, and remove injured or unconscious persons from harm's way. Engage in physical confrontations using offensive and defensive tactics to subdue assaultive persons and to effect a forceful arrest. Performs all related work as required.