Police Officer (Lateral)

Salary: $96,628.00 – $131,695.00 Annually Position Summary: Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention duties involved in the protection of life and property; performs traffic control and enforces state and local traffic regulations; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities; and performs related duties as assigned. Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory staff. May receive technical and functional direction from an assigned Field Training Officer. May provide technical and functional direction to other officers as assigned. Essential Functions: Assumes responsibility for the preservation of the public peace and the protection of life and property by preventing crime and enforcing all laws. Patrols an assigned area in an automobile, other vehicle, or on foot for the purpose of preventing criminal activity and enforcing traffic laws and regulations; issues citations and makes arrests as necessary; responds to calls for protection of life and property and performs enforcement duties. Conducts interviews with victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects; searches crime scenes for evidence; collects, packages, and preserves evidence; testifies in court. Detects, pursues, apprehends, and arrests or detains persons involved in crimes or misconduct; confronts and arrests violent combative subjects; books and transports prisoners; serves warrants and subpoenas. Conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations; prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed. Directs traffic and/or performs crowd control during special events and in emergency situations. Requirements: Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by 30 college-level semester units from a regionally accredited educational institution; AND Current employment as a full-time, sworn peace officer in a California POST participating law enforcement department or agency AND one (1) year of full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in a California POST participating law enforcement department or agency; OR Current employment as a full-time, sworn peace officer in another state AND one (1) year of full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer AND possess a Basic Course Waiver from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Certificate of completion from a POST approved California police academy. Possession of a POST Basic Certificate or possession of a Basic Course Waiver from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). #J-18808-Ljbffr National Police