PLEASE NOTE: All interested entry level applicants MUST successfully pass the written and physical fitness tests administered by Public Safety Testing (PST) BEFORE submitting an application. To schedule tests or for more information please visit: https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/information-center/candidates/
Responsible for performing law enforcement, investigation, and crime prevention work while patrolling the county. The primary responsibility is for the protection of life and property by enforcing statutes and laws. Duties normally consist of patrol and traffic activities in a designated area of the county on an assigned shift in a patrol vehicle. Employees may be assigned to temporary duty as Officer in Charge requiring prior experience or supervisory skills.
The work involves an element of danger and personnel must use great discretion and individual judgment while handling emergencies and enforcing ordinances and laws.
Assignments may include investigation of crimes, crime scene photography, lifting of latent prints, and gathering of statements and other physical evidence which may be present at crime scenes. Assignments and general instructions are provided by an on-duty supervisor area Sergeant, and calls-for-service will be given by the dispatch staff by use of radio.