Lateral and Pre-Service Police Officer

Salary: $7,749.00 – $9,420.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

Under direction, patrols the community to prevent crime and enforce laws; investigates complaints, apprehends criminals and suspects; protects lives and property; assumes responsibilities and performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Uniformed Patrol is a usual basic assignment where officers work given areas and shifts. They report to Field Commanders, usually a Sergeant, and work closely and cooperatively with other units, officers, and staff. Officers may be recalled to duty in cases of emergency. Patrol Officers are expected to follow training and prescribed procedures meticulously, and to use safety, skill and judgment at all times. After proper experience and depending on needs of the department, officers may be given Investigation, Task Force, or other special full-time or supplemental assignments.
• Patrol by automobile or foot; respond to radio messages; observes conditions and activities; checks atypical, suspicious, or illegal situations and takes proper action; maintains communications, prepares written reports; observes traffic, reports hazards, directs traffic, investigates and prepares reports on accidents; issues warnings and citations; investigates complaints by obtaining facts; interrogates victims, suspects and witnesses; checks records from many sources; observes in plain clothes and unmarked vehicles; participates in stake-outs; cooperates with and receives assistance from other policing agencies; utilizes county, state, and federal services; makes arrests, books and transports prisoners, and testifies in court; completes cases, writes reports, and maintains records.

Requirements:

• Laterals: Must be currently employed as a police officer and have passed their probationary period with their current employer.
  
• Pre-Service: Must be currently enrolled in or have completed a POST Certified Academy Course.
• Possession of valid California Driver’s License and, a current/valid Basic California POST Certificate.