Lateral Public Safety Officer

Rohnert Park, CA
Rohnert Park Police Department

Salary: $7,541.99 – $10,722.37 Monthly

Position Summary:

Performs law enforcement, fire suppression, and emergency medical activities in the protection of life and property by patrolling assigned areas and responding to calls for service; conducts investigations of crimes and incidents; and performs other work as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Responds to complaints and performs general patrol on an assigned shift and beat
  • Monitors assigned beat area for any municipal or other code violations that might contribute to an unsafe environment for the public and makes recommendations on possible law enforcement or other special activities needed
  • Prepares reports on crimes and investigations
  • Contacts and interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects
  • Issues citations and makes arrests for violations of laws and ordinances
  • Conducts property checks on businesses and homes for the prevention of burglary and other criminal activities
  • Responds to fire calls and participates in fire suppression activities
  • Drives vehicles and operates all fire apparatus and equipment
  • Operates a variety of tools and equipment related to fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials emergency activities
  • Serves as a hose operator in firefighting situations including laying hose lines, pulling working lines, holding the nozzle to direct the stream of water on the fire, placing, raising, lowering and climbing ladders
  • Assists in overhaul and salvage operations
  • Inspects and performs routine maintenance on rescue equipment, fire apparatus, hydrants, hoses, and other support equipment
  • Assists with vehicle accidents and medical emergencies
  • Preserves evidence at crime scenes and conducts follow-up investigations as directed
  • Testifies in court proceedings when summoned
  • Transports, books, and detains suspects in accordance with applicable laws and procedures
  • Enforces traffic laws through the issuance of traffic citations and performs traffic control work as needed
  • Maintains good public relations
  • Participates in disaster preparedness activities and responds and provides service as directed in the event of a disaster and/or emergency
  • May operate engine pumping equipment
  • May conduct commercial and residential fire inspections for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention codes and ordinances
  • May make presentations to schools or other community groups regarding Department program activities and juvenile and gang concerns
  • Conducts accident investigations
  • May conduct fire inspection activities to insure compliance with fire ordinances
  • May assist other law enforcement agencies involved in emergency response or enforcement activities
  • May assist in assigned administrative support activities
  • May serve as department representative to community committees or at special functions
  • May assist in training other personnel in specialized skill area

Requirements:

  • Possess a high school diploma and/or G.E.D., and
  • Possess a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Course Certificate, and;
  • Possess a Class C California Driver’s License by date of appointment
  • Obtain a California State Fire Services Firefighter I Certificate, and
  • Obtain a California State First Responder Certificate.