Occupation information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
• Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
• Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
• Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
• Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
• Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
• Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
• Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
• Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
• Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.

Tools:

• Biological evidence collection kits
• Handcuffs
• Handguns
• Police vehicles
• Two way radios

Technology:

• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Internet browser software
• Office suite software

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