Police Officer

Morgan Hill, CA
Morgan Hill Police Department

Salary: $113,859.60 – $145,316.88 Annually

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of a Police Sergeant, the police officer provides all aspects of general law enforcement services to the community.

Essential Functions:

  1. Patrols a designated area in a radio vehicle to ensure the security of life and property.
  2. Answers emergency calls regarding law enforcement matters, enforces City, County or State laws and ordinances or requests assistance as required.
  3. Secures information from parties at an incident scene and follows through on investigations.
  4. Makes arrests and collects and preserves evidence at a crime scene.
  5. Maintains accurate records and writes accurate and timely incident or crime reports.
  6. Works with other investigative and legal personnel and presents evidence in court.
  7. Answers citizen inquiries and attempts to resolve problems or refer citizens to other agencies or individuals who can provide desired assistance.
  8. Directs traffic at emergency or congested situations.
  9. Serves warrants and subpoenas.
  10. Assists with crime prevention, public education, and acts in collaboration with other community organizations.
  11. Utilizes computer equipment to access information and complete reports.
  12. Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to investigation of crime and the apprehension of criminals.
  13. Provides information to and answers inquiries from the general public.

Requirements:

  1. Graduation from high school or the equivalent AND completion of 60 semester units of college with major course work in police science, police administration, public administration or another field related to the work.
  2. One year experience as a Police Officer or Reserve Officer may be substituted for 30 semester units of the required education.
  3. Completion of the Police Officer Standards and Training Basic Academy.
  4. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license in compliance with adopted City driving standards.
  5. Must possess a valid first aid/CPR certification.