Police Officer (Lateral Entry)

Overview The position performs general duty police work for the apprehension of criminals, the prevention of crimes, the protection of life and property, and the general enforcement of all laws and ordinances on an assigned shift under general supervision. Duties may also include in-depth investigation of criminal offenses. Essential Functions The following duties are normal for this position. Reports for duty at the specified time, maintains self in sound physical condition and maintains uniform and appearance at a high standard in accordance with department policy. Answers all emergency and non-emergency calls for service, remains alert to emergency needs of citizens and takes appropriate action to protect life and property. Fosters positive relations throughout the community through community policing. Studies and maintains knowledge of federal, state and local laws and judicial case law regarding self-incrimination, the right to counsel, arrest, search and seizure, interrogation and confessions, and the collection and preservation of evidence. Studies and maintains knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Discovers and prevents the commission of crimes, enforces ordinances and all state and motor vehicle laws for designated areas. Conducts preliminary investigations; gathers evidence; obtains witness statements; makes arrests and escorts prisoners from the scenes of crimes. Detains anyone wanted through the serving of warrants. Investigates motor vehicle accidents and assists local fire department and ambulance personnel. Makes dispositions of all complaints or inquiries or directs people to the proper organizations to handle the complaints. Prepares evidence for issuance of complaints; serves criminal process, including warrants and subpoenas. Completes reports compiling factual data and evidence and conducts interviews and interrogations when appropriate. Performs investigative duties that cover a wide range of cases. Inspects scenes of crimes, accident sites, and other appropriate locations to identify possible physical evidence. Takes appropriate measures to preserve potential evidence including taking photographs, making casts, and taking custody; makes detailed notes and/or calls in appropriate experts as necessary. Interviews victims of criminal activity and potential witnesses or suspects. Arrests or detains suspects in accordance with proper legal procedure. Prepares cases for court hearings and testifies in such hearings as required. Acts in a relief capacity, working in other areas of the department as assigned. Carries out any lawful order or duty as prescribed by the Chief or other supervisor. Participates in and presents preventative education and information through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels those within the community on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources. Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed and adheres to all departmental and Village safety policies; advises supervisor of hazards and corrective actions. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Qualifications Must possess current Law Enforcement Officer Certification and have been employed in a full-time law enforcement capacity for a minimum of six months. The totality of the individual's law enforcement training and work experience will be considered. Physical and Work Environment Work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequent standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and repetitive motions; occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms. Situations may require physical ability to perform direct pursuit or wrestling with individuals. Work requires operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities, including driving in inclement weather conditions. Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work may require working in dangerous, life-threatening situations. Work requires close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. Work requires wearing specialized personal protective equipment. May be subject to exposure to blood/body fluids and infectious and communicable diseases. Work is primarily in the field. Equal Opportunity Employer The Village of Lake in the Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Benefits 80 hours of paid vacation accrued after 12 months of employment 10 paid holidays 16 hours of personal time 12‑hour shifts (0500‑1700 or 1700‑0500 hours) Yearly uniform allowance of $900 after first year. Initial issue of all duty gear, uniforms, body armor and firearm (unless personal carry is preferred, then that will need to be purchased prior to academy start date). Officer in Charge (OIC) and Police Training Officer (PTO) compensation Paid sick leave and bereavement leave Eligibility for compensatory time and overtime pay Educational assistance plan Metropolitan Alliance of Police Unionization – Chapter 90 Retirement savings options (Pension, 457, Roth IRA) Wellness program - includes a wellness room, physical fitness gym, mental health app Visible tattoos permitted within department policy parameters (no head, face, neck, hand/finger tattoos). Facial hair – mustaches, sideburns, goatees and beards permitted within department policy parameters. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs