Academy Graduate/Attendee Police Officer

West Sacramento, CA
West Sacramento Police Department

Salary: $99,528.00 – $118,308.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under direction of a Police Sergeant, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; enforces traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides assistance and support to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Technical and functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel. Assignments may require supervision of non-sworn personnel and volunteers.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols the City in a radio-equipped car; answers calls for the protection of life and property; enforces all applicable laws; patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a patrol vehicle; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies;
  • Observes, monitors, and controls routing and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws; makes arrests as necessary; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence;
  • Testifies and presents evidence in court; conduct basic preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, deaths or other criminal incidents; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed; checks buildings for physical security; serves warrants and subpoenas;
  • Requests and retrieves information involving arrests and subpoenas; files complaints and performs the work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints;
  • Searches, fingerprints, and transports prisoners; maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public; participates in crime prevention programs and activities;
  • Assists with the service of warrants within the department and with outside agencies; keeps up to date on laws and procedures for processing warrants;
  • Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes; performs some identification duties such as collect, file, and oversees the maintenance of certain evidence, photographs, fingerprints;
  • Provides training and advises other officers in this area.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Other: Twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
  • Lateral Entry: One (1) year experience in a municipal or general law enforcement agency.
  • Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
  • Lateral Entry: Proof of possession of a California Basic POST Certificate.
  • Entry level: Completion of POST Basic Academy.