Police Officer

Police Officer

Salary and benefit information: $48.79 - $59.31 hourly, $8,457.43 - $10,280.06 monthly, $101,489.16 - $123,360.72 annually. Generous monthly flexible benefit plan contribution for medical benefits. Bilingual incentive pay, city paid deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement program, and so much more!

Deadline to apply: through Thursday, August 06. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice after being open for a minimum of five (5) business days or on the day the department's needs have been met. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Applications for this position will not be accepted once the recruitment closes.

Definition

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; undertakes special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement; conducts investigations; performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions

Patrol and Traffic Safety:

• Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers call for police services; enforces City, county, and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; conducts both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.
• Utilizes motorcycle or a radar-equipped patrol unit; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and other emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
• Arrests and apprehends perpetrators, as required; serves warrants and subpoenas; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Prepares reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.
• Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents, provides emergency medical care as necessary, directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

Investigations:

• Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming and narcotics violations.
• Participates in all normal enforcement activities including enforcing local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid, and transporting prisoners.
• Performs undercover and surveillance activities; interviews victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects; collects, preserves, and maintains evidence and property related to suspected crimes; serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Prepares investigative reports and case information; provides testimony and evidence in court.
• Responds to questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the Department; develops and maintains good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations.

Additional Functions:

• As assigned, acts as training officer for new Police Officers; serves as field supervisor on individual calls requiring special attention; or conducts background investigations.
• As assigned, makes presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police Department activities; serves as liaison to neighborhood watch groups and schools.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualification Guidelines

Qualifications:

• Education: HS/GED and supplemented by course work in office procedures, administrative processes and courses or training in the area of the assigned specialty specific to the City department.
• Experience: One (1) year as a law enforcement officer with a California P.O.S.T approved agency.

Licenses or Certification:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of POST Basic Certificate and completion of California P.O.S.T. approved police academy.
• Maintain all required Sworn Peace Officer certifications as prescribed by the California Commission on P.O.S.T.
• Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City.
• Must possess U.S. Citizenship at time of appointment and be 21 years at time of employment.

Special Requirements/Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions

Marginal Functions:

• These are position functions which may be changed, deleted, or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.
• Work is performed in an office setting and in the field.
• Exposure to firearms, inclement weather, and potentially dangerous people and violent situations.
• Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Conditions:

• Maintain compliance with physical requirements.
• Prolonged sitting and regular standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• Operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, firearm, and other police issues equipment.
• Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.