Police Officer Recruit

Job Description Under moderate supervision, patrols assigned areas, responds to calls or observed violations, and enforces public safety and traffic laws, regulations and ordinances while working with a more experienced Police Officer; assists other officers and performs special detail work as needed; performs related responsibilities as required. Distinguishing Characteristics Reports to a Police Sergeant and receives direct supervision from a Training Officer. Essential Job Functions Patrol assigned district by automobile, motorcycle, or on foot to prevent and detect crime activity and enforce laws, regulations and ordinances. Respond to radio communications or citizen requests and investigate reported disorders, observed violations, and related incidents; collect, preserve, and transport physical evidence. Note and report traffic problems, abandoned or damaged vehicles and other safety hazards. Issue verbal warnings or written citations for parking or moving violations. Investigate traffic accidents and direct and control the flow of traffic at the scene of accidents, signal failures and special events. Investigate, interview witnesses, and prepare crime, incident, traffic collision, drug influence, missing person, and suspicious person reports; prepare special reports as assigned. Restore order and maintain peace at public gatherings or in conflict situations. Observe and report conditions conducive to crime activity. Provide general information and assistance to the public. Identify, pursue, apprehend, make arrests, advise of rights, search, and transport suspects. Appear in Court to testify regarding arrests or other law enforcement activity and case evidence. Administer emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated persons until medical personnel arrive. Participate in community awareness programs to inform citizens of police functions and crime prevention techniques. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of State motor vehicle codes, traffic safety regulations and municipal ordinances. Police science principles. Police department policies, practices and procedures. Theories of human behavior. Federal and state laws, statutes, local ordinances and court decisions governing arrest and custody of prisoners, search and seizure, rules of evidence, and privacy rights. First aid techniques; safety rules and procedures. Criminal investigation, crime prevention principles and techniques. Self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques. Radio codes and communications procedures; disease control methods and techniques. Skill To Operate police motor vehicles, firearms and weapons safely. Properly use tools to gain access to buildings. Operate two-way radio following proper communications procedures. Ability To Pass physical, psychological and agility tests. Tactfully and effectively relate with different racial, ethnic, age, and economic groups. Comprehend and understand departmental rules, procedures, police instructions, laws and general literature pertaining to law enforcement activities. Understand State Motor Vehicle Codes and traffic safety laws and local ordinances. Accurately recall the circumstances under which traffic violations occurred for testimony purposes. Learn city geography, streets layouts and traffic and crime patterns. Understand and interpret maps to determine locations of calls. Work effectively in team response situations. Exercise tact and diplomacy in maintaining self-control in provocative or confrontational situations. Communicate clearly and concisely in conveying commands. Maintain alertness and concentration in emergency situations. Accurately recall names, faces and details regarding crime incidents. Follow proper safety rules and procedures. Work under variable weather conditions. Communicate and work cooperatively with co-workers, supervision, and public and private representatives. Understand and carry out oral or written commands and instructions. Complete clear and accurate police reports and work activity records. Required Educational Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of Level III and Level II and in the process of completion of a POST Level I Academy (with confirmation from the Academy). Special Requirements Current State of California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record must be maintained. The employee may be called to respond to police service calls at any time during assigned shifts and may be called out for assistance during off‑duty hours. Ability to successfully pass background security investigation, meet city standards and successfully pass a pre‑employment physical examination as a condition of employment. EEO/ADA Statement The City of El Centro performs job‑related medical/physical evaluations and pre‑employment/promotional drug screening. EEO/ADA. Benefits Health insurance available at a shared cost; the city subsidizes a percentage of the medical premium and the employee is responsible for the remainder. The percentage subsidized depends on the coverage plan chosen. All plans include vision and dental insurance. Basic life insurance fully subsidized by the city (coverage amount varies depending on position classification and resolution with the city). Optional supplemental life and dependent insurance available at the employee’s expense. Worker’s compensation paid by the city. Deferred compensation (457b plan) available at the employee’s expense. Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 per calendar year subject to pre‑approval and availability of funds. Pay Practices This position is paid on a biweekly basis. Retirement CalPERS – Employee/Employer contributions. 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