Police Officer

Brawley, CA
Brawley Police Department

Salary: $4,485.25 – $5,192.33 Monthly.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform law enforcement and related services to safe guard the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens in the City of Brawley; respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance. Incumbents detect, apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce State laws, Federal laws, and City Ordinances; and perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol a designated area of the City of Brawley in a motor vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot, to detect or prevent criminal activity, collect evidence and information and provide general assistance to the public.
  • Receive and investigate complaints and reports of law violations.
  • Conducts initial investigations; obtain information and statements, and prepare reports.
  • Makes arrests; apprehend suspects and fugitives; log patrol activities; transport prisoners.
  • Serve warrants, present evidence and testify in court.
  • Respond to crime and collision scenes; assure protection of the scene and physical evidence; perform preliminary investigations as required.
  • Communicate with other City of Brawley Departments and personnel, law enforcement agencies and health care providers to coordinate efforts, resolve problems, and exchange information.
  • Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, taser, impact weapons, police vehicles, radios, handcuffs, and other equipment pertinent to the assignment.
  • Prepare and maintain records and logs related to daily activities as required by the Department.
  • Prepare clear and concise incident and investigative reports.

Requirements:

  • Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or passing of the G.E.D. test indicating high school graduation level. Successful completion of California P.O.S.T. Certified Law Enforcement Academy within the last three years.
  • Must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031 including but not limited to the following: must have no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned), good moral character as determined by thorough background investigation; must submit fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check and be found free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the powers of a peace officer.
  • Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record at time of appointment.
  • Possession of U.S. citizenship.