Police Officer - Academy Graduate

Job Title

Police Officer – Academy Graduate

Job Description

The City of Baldwin Park is hiring! If you have successfully completed a California POST-approved Basic Police Academy and are ready to begin your career in law enforcement, the Police Officer – Academy Graduate position may be an excellent opportunity. The City is seeking qualified Police Officer – Academy Graduate candidates who are ready to bring their training, dedication, and commitment to public service to the Baldwin Park Police Department. Police Officers perform a full range of law enforcement duties, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigations, emergency response, and community-oriented policing.

The Baldwin Park Police Department consists of 70 sworn personnel, including the Police Chief, Police Captain, Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Police Officers, as well as 36 professional staff members. We offer competitive pay, a new hire incentive program, promotional opportunities, and the opportunity to serve a community that values the services we provide.

Performs with the highest level of integrity, law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and does related work as assigned. General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel. Assignments may require direct or indirect supervision of sworn and non-sworn personnel.

Essential Functions

Examples of essential functions include: Patrol city in radio-equipped car or on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents. Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses. Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed. Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and make arrests as necessary. Check buildings for physical security. Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners. Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations. Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public. Perform community-based policing, become familiar with community residents and businesses and collaborate in problem solving strategies. Address community concerns and implement problem-solving policing programs to help reduce crime in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation. Administer first aid as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: Use and care for firearms. Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system. Conflict resolution techniques. Ability to: Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Treat everyone with respect; and approach others without pre-conceived ideas or biases to achieve the best possible outcome. Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately. Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations. Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Meet the physical requirements established by the Department. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate effectively and resolve conflict situations with members of the community, co-workers and superiors to achieve the best and safest outcome. Function as a team player and engage with both sworn and civilian personnel to create a harmonious and positive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines: Completion of a POST-approved academy within the last three (3) years or no more than a three (3) year break in service as a California Peace Officer is required. POST Certificate must be attached to application at time of filing. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of submitting application. High school graduate or recognized equivalent. Candidate must possess at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment a valid California Class C Driver's License with satisfactory driving record. Candidates must meet POST Standards for a Peace Officer.

Supplemental Information

Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements and needs of the city, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuing in the recruitment process. The selection process may include a written examination, a panel interview and other testing processes designated to predict successful job performance. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any changes to their contact information.

The City of Baldwin Park is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy, or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. The City of Baldwin Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted. Legal right to work in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Baldwin Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.