Salary : $52,145.60 AnnuallyLocation : Media, PAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300108Department: Court House & Park PoliceOpening Date: 10/18/2024Summary The County and Courthouse Park Police Patrol Officer is the entry level rank for the department. The Patrol Officer is assigned a shift and patrol duties in the Courthouse Complex, Fair Acres Complex, all County parks, roads, properties, offices or wherever needed throughout the County. Essential Duties Under the general supervision of the Chief of Police, Captain and Shift Lieutenant, the Patrol Officer:
- Handles incoming emergency calls including, criminal, accidents, medical and maintenance issues with the buildings, parks, roads and complexes.
- Assists at the Police Radio Dispatch Desk with phone calls and dispatching calls
- Monitors security and fire alarm systems
- Makes arrests, enforces County ordinances and PA State Crimes & Vehicle Codes
- Assigned to metal detectors and x-ray machines for building security
- Provides traffic control
- Maintains appearance and equipment
- Locks and secures all buildings doors and open areas
- Responsible for patrolling 8 hours on the shift as well as working overtime when needed
- Detailed to special events such a concerts, shows and sporting events at county parks and properties
- When needed, senior officers provide field training for new officers on the shift
- Patrols County Parks and fills in other shifts
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Age 21 or older
- Valid PA driver?s license
- Ability to pass security check
- Act 120 (Municipal Police Training) completion required
- Successful completion of six-month probationary period to include qualifying with use of firearm
Additional Information Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO/AAThe County of Delaware offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, retirement, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.01 Are you willing to complete a form to authorize a background check to be conducted?
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