Police Officer

Position Summary:

The City of Woodlake is seeking applications for Police Officer (Reserve) positions. The Police Officer would be responsible for assigned shift, patrols assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle; responds to calls; conducts investigations; enforces laws, controls and directs traffic, and cites or warns drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of law; makes arrests; testifies in court, serves warrants and subpoenas; administers first aid in a emergency cases.

Essential Functions:

• Answers complaints on such problems as civil disturbances, animals health code and local ordinance violations; investigates suspicious circumstances;
• Makes property security checks; takes custody of lost and found property; performs crowd control.
• Takes crime prevention measures and assists in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency;
• Books and transports prisoners and assists in their custody, care and welfare;
• Receives calls and dispatches emergency vehicles and personnel according to departmental policy and standard procedures.

Requirements:

• Completion of a certified Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Academy.
• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License.
• Minimum age of 21 years; with weight in proportion to height.
• Must e examined by a licensed physician surgeon and meet the minimum requirements adopted by the State Commission on Peace Officers Standards and training.
• Ability to demonstrate physical endurance, ability and strength.
• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to the completion of the 12 grade or G.E.D.
• Ability to read and understand departmental policy and instructions, laws and regulations, and police literature, together with an aptitude for law enforcement work; ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of action giving due regards to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation. Ability to write clear and accurate reports; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.