What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT?
Job Summary
Join our dedicated law enforcement team as a Police Officer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and building trust within the community. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to serve with integrity, demonstrate leadership, and make a meaningful impact every day. As a Police Officer, you will respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and uphold the law with professionalism and compassion. Your commitment to safety and justice will help foster a secure environment for all residents and visitors.
Duties
- Respond promptly to emergency calls, accidents, and incidents to ensure public safety and provide first aid or CPR as needed.
- Conduct patrols on foot or in standard passenger vehicles to monitor neighborhoods, public spaces, and high-traffic areas.
- Enforce traffic laws through surveillance, traffic stops, and issuing citations for violations such as speeding or reckless driving.
- Investigate criminal activity by gathering evidence, conducting searches in accordance with search and seizure laws, and interviewing witnesses or suspects.
- Prepare detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, investigations, and other law enforcement activities with accuracy and clarity.
- Make arrests following proper procedures while ensuring the safety of all parties involved; utilize use of force training appropriately when necessary.
- Engage with the community through outreach efforts to promote safety awareness and foster positive relationships.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of criminal law, procedural law, evidence law, traffic laws, local ordinances, and criminal procedure.
- Proficiency in report writing with attention to detail and clarity for legal documentation.
- Ability to operate standard passenger cars safely under various conditions; experience with firearms handling in law enforcement is preferred.
- Skilled in conflict management and de-escalation techniques to handle tense situations effectively.
- Physical conditioning necessary for sustained patrol duties and arrest procedures; capable of performing search and seizure operations.
- Experience with surveillance techniques and criminal investigation methods to solve cases efficiently.
- Knowledge of animal handling, immigration law, loss prevention strategies, and animal care is considered a plus for community engagement roles.
Join us if you're motivated by service excellence, eager to develop your law enforcement skills further, and committed to making a difference through proactive policing!
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000