Police Officer (Certified Lateral)

Description SIGNING BONUS: $10,000 to each new hire who successfully completes their one-year probationary period. 40 Hours of Recognition Leave. The City Of Suffolk is looking for excellent certified police officers to transfer to its growing force. As an already certified officer, you will receive the following: Minimum credit of 50% of your current years of service for salary determination purposes Only 1 year with our department to be eligible to apply for specialty units No Recruit Academy – modified post‑academy and field training for the City of Suffolk instead Excellent promotional opportunities Essential Job Functions Patrol an assigned area of the city using a police vehicle to detect and deter criminal activities; monitor radio calls; inspect troublesome areas and check security of business establishments; answer complaint calls and investigate crimes and disturbances; interview witnesses; gather evidence and transport to the lab; interrogate suspects and make arrests; prepare investigation reports. Serve legal papers such as summons and warrants and civil process papers; explain briefly the meaning of the papers served and make arrests when necessary. Prepare various reports and forms such as case files, offense reports, accident reports, tow sheets and cards, property vouchers, lab requests, etc. Receive and handle citizen complaints and inquiries. Transport prisoners and mental patients as required; serve mental papers. Investigate accidents; perform first aid; secure and clear accident scenes; direct traffic; investigate fatalities of accidents. Investigate misdemeanor and felony crimes; conduct building checks; report traffic hazards. Process minor crime scenes including collecting, packaging, and vouchering evidence, photographing, and sketching; prepare felony case reports. Monitor vehicle speeds with radar; conduct criminal and driving checks; issue summons for violations; operate breathalyzer machine. Conduct surveillance using relevant techniques. Assist state and federal agencies in conducting various investigations; prepare affidavits and search warrants; testify in court. Teach programs based on topic areas of assigned units; prepare visual aids, lesson plans, handouts, etc.; participate in extracurricular activities; build a rapport with program participants to accomplish program intent. Perform duties relating to recruitment of new officers; coordinate and participate in training sessions; administer physical agility tests; coordinate appointments for oral review board, polygraph and employment physicals; conduct background checks. Answer confidential “crime line” public access phone for reporting crime and other information; provide reports to crime stoppers international; maintain records of calls received and numbers calls; meet with board on approval of the “crime line”. Act as media contact; provide interviews and materials to the media; attend major media functions. Order and issue uniforms and equipment for departmental personnel. Process arrest information; note warrants that have been executed; update communications division files. Retrieve warrants from magistrate's office and the courts; assign warrant number; log warrants in warrant book; prepare card for communications division files; file warrants; purge felony and misdemeanor warrants as required by law; execute state and local criminal warrants. Coordinate policing efforts with civic leagues and community groups; attend civic league and PTA meetings; participate in community functions; act as liaison between schools and Police Department. Monitor interior and exterior of school buildings; develop a rapport between police and students to deter crime in schools. Prepare brochures and other documents to promote the Police Department. Counsel teachers, students, parents, etc.; maintain security during school events. Teach boating safety and conduct marine patrol. May provide security services for all city owned facilities, council meetings/work sessions, city functions, and escort services for city personnel. May organize and conduct security assessment drills. May develop, implement and maintain physical security systems for city owned facilities as directed. May maintain security access database and assist with issuance of new security cards. May provide miscellaneous administrative and support assistance to the Police Department as directed. May develop and update emergency plans as directed. May conduct CEPTED analysis of facilities and office spaces. May conduct security awareness programs for employees. May work in conjunction with Risk Management on items of shared interest. Escort funeral processions, parade, public figures and other special assignments; coordinate traffic patterns. May investigate communicable diseases and exposure; coordinate initial and follow‑up medical care for exposed employees; maintain medical records, testing, and training. May assist disabled motorists with simple repair work such as changing flat tires, unlocking doors, or by contacting others for assistance; may provide directions, answer simple inquiries, etc. Report unsafe conditions in city streets, sidewalks, public facilities, etc. May participate in special public information programs such as seat belt safety campaigns, child fingerprinting projects, etc.; speak at public and community functions; prepare classes for community participation. Notify next of kin of deaths and accidents. Train and supervise new officers in the field; may act as general instructor for the Police Academy. Maintain police vehicle and issued equipment; maintain proficiency in skilled use of firearms. Perform other related duties as required. Required Qualifications Graduation from high school and one to two years of experience in law enforcement work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be a Certified Virginia police officer or able to gain reciprocity. Must possess a valid driver's license with negative 3 or higher point value (or equivalent). Must complete 40 hours of in‑service training every two years. Benefits Health insurance, retirement, sick leave, personal leave, life insurance, and many other benefits as described in the City of Suffolk's policies. Employee Assistance Program, credit union, legal services, notary public services, and other optional benefits are available. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs