Job Information

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
1133 NORTH CAPITAL STREET N.E.
WASHINGTON D.C., DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - WASHINGTON, D.C. 20002
202-503-0769

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Updated: December 22, 2021

Position Title: Police Officer

District of Columbia Housing Authority is currently hiring for Police Officer. All applicants must complete the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network.

Salary Information: $26.58 - $41.65

Candidate Contact Person:
Sergeant Lance D. Harrison, Sr.
Recruiting and Training Manager
202-602-0771

For the current Fiscal Year 2022, DCHA will reimburse the $55.00 exam fee if the applicant is hired with NOTE: (Ineligible persons: applicants who have previously taken the exam or that is transferring their scores to the DCHA Police site on NTN.

To get additional information and to apply go to www.dchousing.org and click on “Careers.”

Job Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patrols assigned area on foot, by motorcycle or in patrol car, to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints;

Answers radio-dispatched or citizen' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, and peace disturbances;

Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments, and quells disturbances;

Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures;

Displays promptness for all duty assignments, i.e., roll call, and scheduled court hearings;

Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects;

Gathers and preserves evidence

Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims;

Investigates causes and results of incidents/accidents;

Directs and controls traffic;

Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations;

Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information;

Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems;

Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports;

Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
Education and/or Experience

Incumbent must possess a high school diploma/ GED; must have either (1) successfully completed 60 hours of credits; (2) served in the Armed Forces of the U.S. including Organized Reserves and National Guard for at least three years on active duty; or (3) served at least five years as a sworn police officer in a full-service police department in a state within the United States.

Incumbent must pass a medical examination, including being of proportionate weight and height.

Incumbent must:

Pass a psychological examination and drug-screening test;

Pass a thorough background investigation;

Possess a high moral character for carrying out law enforcement duties;

Be a United States citizen

This position is designated as "essential"

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