*A job as a Policewoman falls under the broader career category of Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers :
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
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