Police Officer (20473631)

Marysville, CA
Marysville Police Department

Salary: $5,162.23-$7,780.65 Monthly

Position Summary:

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; and to perform investigative work. Provides protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances; conducting and overseeing investigations.

Essential Functions:

  • Answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; patrol City in a patrol vehicle, off-road vehicle, bicycle or on foot; serve warrants and subpoenas.
  • May conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, deaths and other criminal incidents.
  • Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses
  • Interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and represent Agency in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of the investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
  • While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
  • Check buildings for physical security.
  • Arrest, search, and transport prisoners.
  • Direct traffic at fires, special events, other emergency or congested situations.
  • Administer first-aid as required.
  • Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
  • Participate in special assignments.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • These employment standards would typically be achieved by possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent,;
  • Possession of a P.O.S.T. Academy certificate within the last three years or employment as a Peace Officer in the State of California within the last three years; or be eligible to be certified as a police officer by POST prior to date of hire.
  • Possess a valid California driver’s license.