Police Officer

El Centro, CA
El Centro Police Department

Salary: $5,464.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, patrols assigned areas, responds to calls or observed violations, and enforces public safety and traffic laws, regulations and ordinances; performs crime prevention and investigation work to protect life and property; testifies in court hearings; assists other officers and performs special detail work as needed; performs related responsibilities as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned district by automobile, motorcycle, or on foot in order to prevent and detect crime activity and enforce laws, regulations and ordinances.
  • Responds to radio communications or citizen requests and investigates reported disorders, observed violations, and related incidents; collects and preserves, and transports physical evidence.
  • Notes and reports traffic problems, abandoned or damaged vehicles and other safety hazards.
  • Issues verbal warnings or written citations for parking or moving violations.
  • Investigates traffic accidents and directs and controls the flow of traffic at the scene of accidents, signal failures and special events.
  • Investigates, interviews witnesses, and prepares crime, incident, traffic collision, drug influence, missing person, and suspicious person reports; prepares special reports as assigned.
  • Restores order and maintains peace at public gatherings or in conflict situations.
  • Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime activity.
  • Provides general information and assistance to the public.
  • Identifies, pursues, apprehends, makes arrests, advises of rights, searches, and transports suspects.
  • Appears in Court to testify regarding arrests or other law enforcement activity and case evidence.
  • Administers emergency first aid to injured or incapacitated persons until medical personnel arrive.
  • Participates in community awareness programs as information program to inform citizens of police functions, and crime prevention techniques.
  • Processes and serves warrants.
  • May perform the duties of Police Sergeant as directed.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by completion of Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission Basic academy. Six (6) months or more on-the-job training.
  • Current State of California Class C or Class 3 driver’s license and acceptable driving record must be maintained. May be required to obtain a Class 4 or Class D license following hire, depending upon position assignment as a Motors Officer.
  • The employee may be called to respond to police service calls at any time during assigned shifts and may be called out for assistance during off-duty hours.
  • Ability to successfully pass background security investigation, meet City standards and successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination as a condition of employment.

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