Police Officer
Salary
$77,061.30 – $96,238.90 Annually
Description
To perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and prevention of crimes; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to participate in and conduct a variety of criminal investigations; to provide a high level of customer service and integrate the community into policing activities; to participate in community based police activities and programs; to facilitate familiarization between law enforcement and community residents; to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Patrol designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintain awareness of and remain alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issue warnings and citations.
• Respond to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, animal control, and related incidents; respond to and provide assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non-criminal in nature.
• Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determine what, if any crime has been committed; identify, collect, preserve, process, photograph and book evidence; locate and interview victims and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects.
• Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants; apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under Federal, State and local laws and codes; control and effectively process individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.
• Patrol assigned areas; perform a full range of traffic enforcement duties; observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorist; use radar to detect speed; issue citations and warnings; investigate traffic accidents; coordinate traffic patterns during special events; conduct special enforcement details including DUI, seatbelt, and child safety seat check points.
• Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency situations; provide traffic and crowd control at parades, festivals, riots, and other events.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Police Officer – Entry:
Experience:
Some work experience that demonstrates a general aptitude for police work is desirable.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Specialized training or college level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable.
License or Certificate:
Completion of P.O.S.T. Basic Academy.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
Special Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment; and meet minimum standards as outlined in Government Code Section 1031.
Police Officer – Lateral:
Experience:
One (1) year experience in a municipal or general law enforcement agency.
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Specialized training or college level coursework in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is highly desirable.
License or Certificate:
Proof of possession of a California Basic P.O.S.T Certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
Special Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment; and meet minimum standards as outlined in Government Code Section 1031.