Lateral Police Officer
Salary: $6,584.00 – $7,122.00 Monthly.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols an assigned area on foot or in a mobile vehicle. Watches for and prevents unauthorized activity. Makes arrests.
- Conducts investigations of complaints, misdemeanors, felonies, traffic violations, crimes of violence, etc. Questions witnesses and suspects.
- Directs and controls traffic. Conducts investigations of traffic accidents.
- Responds to emergencies, maintains order, renders first aid, safeguards property, preserves evidence, and detains suspected violators of the laws.
- Serves warrants, subpoenas and penal summonses.
- Testifies in court.
- Takes fingerprints as required.
- Participates in stake-out, riot and crowd control.
- May assist and participate in police-community relations activities. Gives talks and participates in panel discussions on juvenile delinquency, traffic safety and other issues.
- As required, may investigate gambling, morals, and narcotics offenses; act in an undercover capacity; and participate in aerial patrols.
- May be assigned to other specialized areas such as data processing, research and development, police activities league, junior police program, etc.
- Familiarizes self with general and special orders, police bulletins and other related materials.
- Prepares various reports.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (type 3/automobile)
- US Citizen, US National, or Legal Permanent Resident (green card holder)
- Must be able to meet Federal and State eligibility requirements to possess firearms (no felony convictions; no misdemeanor convictions for domestic violence, other violent crimes, or illegal drug sales).