Police Officer - Lateral

Lateral Police Officer

This is a continuous posting and job posting may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. LATERAL POLICE OFFICER – Must be currently employed as a Full-Time Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff in the State of California continuously for at least one year.

The mission of the Antioch Police Department, in partnership with our community, is to promote the quality of life in Antioch by proactively reducing crime with integrity and commitment to excellence. The City of Antioch Police Department is committed to excellence in serving our community. We demonstrate the following values, day in and day out:

• Integrity - The core of our public service is built around integrity. We are responsible for our actions and are willing to admit to our mistakes, thereby ensuring that our behavior builds credibility with the public.
• Openness and Sensitivity - Openness and sensitivity are qualities we strive to bring out when interacting with the public. We will respond to the public's request for assistance in a caring, helpful and understanding manner.
• Professionalism and Competency - Our employees are dedicated to providing the community with professional and competent service at its highest level. We are clear in direction and perspective and in our sense of commitment.
• Accountability and Responsibility - The fabric which binds our organization together are accountability and responsibility. Using good judgment in conjunction with taking calculated risks nurtures innovation. As we learn from our experiences, both positive and negative, we learn to challenge the future with optimism.
• Encouragement and Recognition - We instill self-pride in our workforce and encourage independence, action and initiative. We recognize our employees as valuable assets and acknowledge our success as an organization is realized through team excellence.
• Fun and Vitality - Remaining active, intuitive and curious while approaching our work with a sense of enjoyment only fosters an environment of excitement. Fun and vitality are the spirits behind all of our efforts.

All applications will be reviewed with the most qualified being invited to an oral interview. Candidates considered for employment must successfully complete the P.O.S.T medical screening process, including a stress EKG, and P.O.S.T. psychological evaluation and polygraph background investigation. Additional P.O.S.T. information may be found directly on the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training website:

P.O.S.T. Medical Screening Process P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Candidate Selection Standards

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, a Police Officer protects persons and property, provides law enforcement, maintains order, controls traffic, prevents crime and juvenile delinquency, conducts investigations, handles jail and desk duties; performs related duties as required. Positions in this class are occupied by sworn police officers. Officers may be armed and may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes. Shift schedules may be changed periodically, and job assignments may be rotated among patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation and administrative services. The duties require initiative, resourcefulness, analytical skills and the ability to adopt a quick, effective and responsible course of action in emergencies. The work involves frequent contact with the public, often in situations where relations may be strained.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Patrols an assigned area by car, motorcycle, or foot to observe, investigate, and report suspicious and hazardous conditions.
2. Apprehends and arrests law violators.
3. Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.
4. Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions and takes statements from complainants, suspects and witnesses; completes case reports.
5. Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles.
6. Handles missing persons' cases and works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and delinquency control programs.
7. Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issues citations.
8. Appears in court to present evidence and testimony.
9. Searches, guards, transports and assists in the booking and custodial care of prisoners.
10. Serves writs, warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.
11. May be assigned to assist in conducting special studies related to the Police Department.
12. May be assigned to evidence, training, investigations or other administrative assignments.
13. Provides information and direction to the public and assists in developing community crime prevention programs.
14. May speak before business, school, civic and social groups.

QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• Knowledge of:
• Basic law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Principles and techniques of traffic control.
• Basic interviewing methods and principles.
• Principles, practices, and safe work methods used in collecting, processing, logging, storing, and safeguarding evidence, property, and materials including hazardous materials.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Self defense principles and practices.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including officer safety standards and safe driving principles and practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Automated law enforcement information systems and procedures.
• Public and agency desk procedures and methods for providing services and information including those related to collecting, maintaining, and releasing information, files, and documents.
• Law enforcement record keeping and records management principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Research and report writing techniques.
• Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Geographic features and locations within the area served.
• Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Ability to:
• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Judge situations and people accurately.
• Learn standard operating procedures of a police radio and keyboard terminals.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports.
• Achieve proficiency in self-defense techniques and the use and care of firearms.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.
• Show initiative, alertness, integrity and reliability.
• Education and Experience Guidelines

Education/Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent AND Must have completed a P.O.S.T. approved academy at time of appointment.

License or Certificate: A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of hire. A satisfactory driving record is one absent of misdemeanor convictions or multiple infraction convictions. Loss of a driver's license and/or an unsatisfactory driving record may result in employee discipline, up to and including termination.

Criminal Record: Officers shall not have been convicted of any felony. A misdemeanor conviction may result in applicant disqualification and employee disciplinary action, up to and including termination. A complete background investigation will be conducted.

Age: 21 years at time of appointment. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and who has applied for, citizenship at least one year prior to application for employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a field setting, with some work in an office environment; travel from site to site; extensive periods of sitting in patrol vehicle; exposure to inclement weather conditions;