Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Trainee: $6,975/month FLETC Graduate (DOQ): $7,323/month Aku Academy Graduate/Police Officer: $8,477/month - $11,360/month Responsibilities Patrol assigned areas by car, bike, motorcycle or on foot. Answer calls for assistance, including investigation of crimes, deaths, accidents and injuries; conduct initial and follow-up investigations. Enforce, control and direct traffic when appropriate; stop drivers violating the law and warn against illegal practices. Perform arrests for all criminal violations of law. Testify in court in connection with the prosecution of offenders. Serve warrants and subpoenas. Administer first aid in emergency cases. Answer complaints on domestic disturbances, obnoxious animals, health code and local ordinance violations. Investigate suspicious circumstances. Takes custody of stolen, lost or found property and evidence. Perform crowd control, parade or riot work. Use crime prevention measures and assist in controlling juvenile delinquency; perform detective work in criminal investigation and identification work. Transport prisoners to be booked at county jail. Furnish information and directions to the public. Submit complete written reports on all cases investigated. Participate in required training courses and programs. Supervise non‑sworn positions as required. Provide vacation and temporary relief as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of The principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of peace officers. Crime scene procedures. Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information on peace officers. State and federal statutes and case law covering contraband, drugs, and the use of physical evidence in court, the rules of criminal procedures concerning time limits, discovery, evidence, and expert witnesses. Police Department policies, procedures, rules, regulations and unit functions. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications. Customer service principles and techniques. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to Prepare clear and concise police reports. Interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Analyze emergency situations and adopt quick, reasonable and effective courses of action. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Lift and move objects of moderate to heavy weight. Maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times. Participate in a high level of customer service to internal and external customers. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing software applications. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, staff, vendors and the public. General Standards Fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. Not convicted of a felony by any State or Federal Government of a crime including imprisonment in a Federal or State prison. Good moral character as determined by a polygraph examination and a thorough background investigation. Successfully complete requirements of medical and psychological evaluation. Authorized to work in the United States. Must not be less than 21 years of age at time of appointment. Education / Experience High school graduate or equivalent. License or Certificate Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment. EEO Statement The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. The City will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr