Police Officer

Huntington Park, CA
Huntington Park Police Department

Salary: $69,144.00 – $93,768.00 Annually

Position Summary:
Under direction and supervision of the Police Sergeant, Senior Police Officers, or Police Officer, this position patrols assigned area in the maintenance of order, enforcement of laws and ordinance, prevention of crime, and the protection of life and property; does investigation work in the detection of crime and vice; and does relate work as required. Sound judgment is always necessary since much of the work is performed with out direct supervision and decisions affecting life and property must often be made in critical moments.
Essential Functions:

  • Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, crimes, threats, alterations and/or request for aid;
  • Patrols an assigned area of the City to maintain law and order;
  • Responds to emergencies as directed by radio and telephone;
  • Investigate unusual or suspicious conditions;
  • Apprehend suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically arrest suspects, utilizing self-defense and control techniques and utilizing firearms, under appropriate conditions;
  • Serves subpoenas, serves warrants, testifies in court, marks and stores evidence apprehends suspects, makes arrests as prescribed by law and confers with City/District Attorney’s office to provide information for case preparations;
  • Enforces traffic laws, directs traffic, issues citations and warnings;
  • Investigates traffic accidents and accident scenes;
  • Assists in making difficult criminal investigations and makes less difficult investigations alone;
  • Administers first aid to injured persons;
  • Searches and books prisoners;
  • Interviews, interrogates and records statements from witness, suspects and victims;
  • Identifies relevant facts and prepares written reports on incidents and cases assigned;
  • Guards prisoners, questions suspects;
  • Writes reports of daily activities and action taken;
  • Investigates vice conditions;
  • Analyzes facts, clues, and evidence and makes investigations to determine law violators and their were ;
  • Notes and reports unsafe or hazardous conditions;
  • Prepares evidence and appears in court;
  • Searches for stolen property and lost persons;
  • Gives information to the public regarding laws, ordinances and directions;
  • Assists School Crossing Guards;
  • Attends training school courses;
  • Officer in this class may be assigned to motorcycle traffic enforcement, radio communications dispatcher, or desk and records detail, jail operations, bicycle operations, youth services or community services;
  • Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position, that they are performed in a safe, and efficient manner;
  • Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or attainment of GED (General Education Degree) or CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination); Graduation from a POST approved California Law Enforcement Training Academy and pass appraisal by Police Management;
  • Must be 21 years of age at time of hire (sworn police position only);
  • Must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship at least one (1) year before employment application;
  • A valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
  • One (1) year of experience as full-time, paid Peace Officer in a POST-accredited jurisdiction, possession of a valid Basic POST certificate, and currently employed as a Peace Officer; Incoming Laterals must pass a Police Departments background check; Requires wearing uniforms.
  • Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position. Must have no less than 20-70 uncorrected vision or 20-20 corrected vision and normal color vision; Must have normal hearing; A test of physical strength and agility may be required.
  • Employees who qualify and are certified to speak Spanish may be eligible to receive bilingual pay.