Police Officer

St. Helena, CA
St. Helena Police Department

Salary: $95,940.00 – $116,616.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned areas by car, motorcycle, bicycle or on foot; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; answers complaints including domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations; performs surveillance activities; conducts chemical, drug and alcohol testing; investigates suspicious circumstances; performs the handling of domestic and wild animals.
  • Enforces traffic laws; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control, operates hand held and stationary radar devices; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; serves search warrants and subpoenas; administers CPR and first aid in cases of emergency; issues citations and makes arrests; transports, books and is responsible for the care and custody of detained persons; performs commercial vehicle enforcement.
  • Trains and assists less experienced personnel as assigned; may serve as a Field Training Officer, officer in charge or in a variety of special program areas, including the Special Enforcement Team, traffic safety, K-9, school resource officer, detective, multi-agency task forces and administration.
  • Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigation of crimes against persons and property; collects, preserves, maintains and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records; serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies in court in connection with prosecution of offenders; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies as warranted.
  • Conducts property and building checks for burglary and other criminal activity; responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.
  • Logs activity into department’s database to accurately reflect activity and status.
  • Participates in community policing activity including downtown foot patrol, school visits, organized events, community meetings etc.
  • Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Requirements:

  • A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Experience in law enforcement and completion of an Associate’s degree with major course work in a related field are desirable.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.
  • Possession of a Basic Certificate issued by P.O.S.T.
  • Specialized assignments may require additional P.O.S.T. certifications as necessary.