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The Police Officer is responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Being a Police Officer typically reports to a Police Sergeant. Requires an associate's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Working as a Police Officer typically requires 2 to 4 ... view job details

Alternate job titles: Police Officer | Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer | Policeman

Responsible for patrolling an assigned area to prevent and discover crime and to enforce regulations. Responsible for responding to calls, taking necessary action at the scene of crime or disturbance, conducting investigations, making arrests, testifying in court, and completing reports/forms and routine paperwork. Requires an associate degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 12 to 18 months of law enforcement experience. Requires Firearms Certification. Typically reports to a police sergeant. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full profi... view job details

Alternate job titles: Campus Public Safety and Security Officer

Conduct patrols on campus to ensure security of buildings, students and staff. Responds to requests for assistance and emergencies. Enforces vehicle and traffic regulations. Investigates crimes. May conduct educational activities related to safety and crime prevention. Typically require associate degree in criminal justice. May require POST(Peace Office Standards and Training) certification. Typically reports to Police Supervisor. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related e... view job details

The School Police Officer responds to requests for assistance and emergencies. Conduct patrols on campus to ensure security of buildings, students and staff. Being a School Police Officer investigates crimes. Enforces vehicle and traffic regulations. In addition, School Police Officer may conduct educational activities related to safety and crime prevention. Typically require Associate's degree in criminal justice. May require POST(Peace Office Standards and Training) certification. Typically reports to Police Supervisor. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occ... view job details

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The Michigan State Police (MSP), originally Michigan Troopers Permanent Force, is the state police agency for the state of Michigan. The MSP is a full-service law enforcement agency with its sworn members having full police powers statewide. The department was founded in 1917 as a wartime constabulary and eventually evolved into the modern agency that it is today. The department's entry-level members are called "Troopers". Its headquarters is in Dimondale, Mich. view company details

Rindge Police Department is a law enforcement company based out of 30 Payson Hill Rd, Rindge, NH, United States. view company details

The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) is an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Executive Office of Public Safety and Security responsible for criminal law enforcement and traffic vehicle regulation across the state. At present, it has approximately 2,300 officers, 1500 of them being uniformed troopers, and 400 civilian support staff—making it the largest law enforcement agency in New England. The MSP was headed by Colonel Richard McKeon, until his retirement on November 11, 2017. It investigates instances of wrongful deaths in most Massachusetts cities. view company details

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) provides police services to 5 of the 10 Towns in Suffolk County, New York. view company details

The New York State Police (NYSP), is the official state police force of the U.S. state of New York and employs over 5,000 sworn state troopers. It is part of the New York State Executive Department, ref. Executive Law § 31. "There shall be in the executive department the following divisions: [...] The Division of State Police." view company details

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Job descriptionLaw enforcement officers, including both state officers, federal agents and detectives, protect our lives and personal property from harm. There are many different areas of law enforcement, and duties performed by officers and detectives will depend upon their area of focus and the size and type of organization for which they work.The majority of law enforcement officials, about 65 percent according to the bureau of labor statistics, are uniformed personnel. These officers work for police departments in towns and cities across the country or for the State as State troopers and h... view article details

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