Police Officer

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Classified ID
1993
Description

POLICE OFFICER 

DEFINITION OF CLASS

This position is the entry level for a police officer, including those attending the traditional law enforcement training academy, and those completing field training, those graduates who have attained “sworn status” and/or are still serving their initial probation (minimum of 12 months). This position is responsible for learning the demands and requirements of a law enforcement officer in the City of Barre and has full law enforcement duties.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

  • Patrol assigned areas on foot and/or in a department assigned cruiser
  • Observe areas in City to detect/deter possible criminal activity or violations of State/Municipal laws and ordinances.
  • Maintain radio contact with the Emergency Communications Center
  • Direct traffic as needed
  • Issue parking ticket violations 
  • Answer questions, give general assistance to the public as needed
  • Become familiar with employees and businesses, residents, in the assigned patrol area in order to identify circumstances which are out of the ordinary
  • Investigate accidents, issue violation notices, make arrests for motor vehicle offenses
  • Investigate criminal offenses and assist in apprehension of criminals
  • Investigate a variety of complaints, suspicious activities, and other unusual circumstances; take appropriate measures to resolve situations and maintain city standards of law and order; make arrests for violations of laws and ordinances
  • Secures scene to restore peace and protect evidence
  • Interviews complainants and witnesses, collects and submits evidence for safekeeping
  • Assure the rights of individuals are upheld and protected
  • Ensure proper supervision and control of arrestees and others in custody
  • Serve arrest warrants and other official court documents
  • Search suspects/prisoners for weapons
  • Fingerprint, photograph and interview/interrogate suspects
  • Basic knowledge of computers
  • Write Affidavits, Warrants, and other court documents as required 
  • Seize controlled substances and stolen property
  • Completing incident reports for assigned cases
  • Testifying in court or before a grand jury as necessary
  • Advise business leaders and citizens on crime prevention security measures
  • Maintains vehicles and equipment to keep them clean and in good working order.
  • Coordinate Barre City police activities with supervisors, other city departments, as well as other area towns and state law enforcement agencies

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to perform all police/regular duties without restrictions and meet all essential job functions
  • Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and record them clearly and completely.
  • Ability to read and understand Federal and State criminal and traffic laws, City Government structure and functions, office structure and functions, and office written directives
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to handle sensitive public contacts, communicating with tact and professionalism
  • Ability to understand, demonstrate and implement problem solving techniques
  • Demonstrates personal integrity, pays attention to detail, is emotionally stable, and physically fit to perform all the duties and essential job functions as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • High School graduate or GED
  • US Citizenship or documented authorization to work in the United States
  • Must meet all minimum VCJC Level III entry-level training and employment standards.
  • Successfully complete a panel interview and be recommended for selection testing
  • Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, psychological screening, medical examination, drug screening, and polygraph

-OR-

  • Currently hold a VCJC Level III Police Certification (or one recognized as by the (VCJC), having successfully completed initial probationary status, and served as a full time, sworn law enforcement officer for more than (12) consecutive months within the previous 3 years, not including training.

 

Title
Police Officer
Salary Range
$27 to $27
Application Deadline
11/15/2025
Location
City of Barre, VT
Application URL
https://www.barrecity.org/hr/ 

Contact Information

Name
Galiano, Jeanne
Phone Number
(802) 498-3495
Email
hr@barrecity.org 
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