Monday, April 22, 2024

Police Officer | District of Columbia Housing Authority


Police Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Job Code: 510083A05UD-PO


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Patrols assigned area on foot, by bicycle, scooter, or in patrol car, to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints;
  • Answers radio/computer-dispatched, or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances, or other related scenario;
  • Familiarizes self with their patrol assignment and with persons living in area;
  • Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, and quells disturbances;
  • Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures;
  • Displays promptness for all duty assignments, i.e., roll call, and scheduled court hearings;
  • Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects;
  • Gathers and preserves evidence;
  • Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims;
  • Investigates causes and results of incidents/accidents;
  • Directs and controls traffic;
  • Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations;
  • Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information;
  • Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems;
  • Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports;
  • Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.