Police Officer Job Duties: Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.

Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.

Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.

Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.

Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.

Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.

Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.

Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing t...