A Police Officer Recruit is a training level work that involves the protection of life, and property, enforcement of laws, and the investigation of crimes. Typical examples of work are mentioned on the Police Officer Recruit Resume as – receiving formal academy training, patrolling a designated area of the city, on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or police boat to prevent and discover the commission of a crime and to enforce traffic and parking regulations; taking proper police action at the scene of crime administering first aid, gathering evidence, locating witnesses and making an arrest; appearing in court to present evidence and testify against persons accused of crimes, investigating persons suspected of being engaged in illegal sales or gambling, investigating complaints concerning juveniles, and counselling leaders on juvenile problems, and performing related work as required.
Required skills, knowledge, and abilities include – the ability to learn police procedures, practices, and techniques; knowledge of understanding laws, statutes, and regulations essential to law enforcement activities; the ability to cope with situations firmly, and tactfully, and developing skills in the use and care of firearms and other equipment. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or GED to qualify for this role.
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