While on patrol or at crime scenes, incumbent may have exposure to injury, trauma, angry or violent individuals, animal bites, blood-borne and air-borne pathogens, traffic accidents, visual and emotional trauma, toxic chemicals, adverse road and weather conditions, and other hazardous conditions. Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, driver's license check (must have valid driver's license and excellent driving record), pre-employment physical exam, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, work history verification, education verification and psychological evaluation.