General Duties Police Officer

Description

Maintains public order, protects life and property, prevents anti-social behaviour, and enforces laws by patrolling public areas, responding to reports of offences, and arresting suspected offenders.

Description

Maintain public order, protect life and property, prevent anti-social behaviour and enforce laws by patrolling public areas, responding to reports of offences and arresting suspected offenders.

Tasks include

• Patrols public areas to engage with the community and gather information to prevent crime and improve public safety in accordance with legislation
• Attends emergency calls, accidents and incidents, and manages the scene to preserve evidence
• Identifies unsafe driver behaviour, records vehicle speeds, conducts vehicle stops and pullovers, and tests drivers suspected of drug and alcohol use
• Assesses situations to determine if an offence has been committed and arrests suspected offenders
• Conducts initial investigations, including gathering evidence, conducting interviews and undertaking searches
• Manages people in police care or custody
• Engages with individuals and the community to identify police services options to support their needs