Police Officer (Academy Attendee/Graduate/Lateral)

Bell Gardens, CA
Bell Gardens Police Department

Salary: $93,960.00 – $114,216.00 Annually

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, patrols assigned areas in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; carries out special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement in general; conducts investigations; and performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:

  • Participate for successful completion in a prescribed law enforcement officer training program for entry level Police Officer.
  • Maintain standards of mental and physical fitness throughout the training program
  • Maintain acceptable class standing and adhere to professional conduct
  • Patrols in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers calls for police services; enforces City, county and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents
  • As a Motor Officer, patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other emergencies; observes; monitors; and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
  • Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants and subpoenas; interviews victims, complaints, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.
  • Contacts and cooperates with the other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
  • Writes reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.
  • Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents; provides emergency medical care as necessary, directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
  • Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

Requirements:

  • High School graduation or equivalent.
  • Lateral entry candidates must be employed in good standing with a California law enforcement agency.
  • Must have valid class “C” California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
  • No felony convictions.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
  • Must 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • English/Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable.