Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

Gilroy, CA
Gilroy Police Department

Salary: $106,418.04 – $132,590.04 Annually

Position Summary:

The Gilroy Police Department (GPD) provides 24 hours patrol services responding to public safety calls for service and implementing crime suppression, conducting investigations, traffic enforcement and accident investigation and solving civil conflicts, arresting suspects and engaging in directed patrol missions to prevent or reduce crime in order to protect life and property for the citizens of Gilroy.

Essential Functions:

  1. Perform mobile patrol or fixed post in an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations.
  2. Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, offenses and damage to property
  3. Make arrests and take law enforcement action as appropriate.
  4. Respond to pages, radio, and telephone dispatches.
  5. Note and report traffic hazards, assist in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies.
  6. Give verbal warning, issue citations and serve warrants.
  7. Work with juveniles.
  8. Intervene in private or public disputes to protect the public.
  9. Appear in court.
  10. Investigate complaints.
  11. Request medical attention for victims, citizens and suspects when necessary.
  12. Interview persons whose actions are suspicious.
  13. May transport prisoners.
  14. May ride motorcycle.
  15. Provide first aid.
  16. Care for and maintain departmental equipment.
  17. Work an assigned shift with varied days and/or hours.
  18. Conduct follow-up investigations.
  19. Report vice conditions.
  20. Perform in specialized functions when assigned.
  21. Participate in related training programs.
  22. May be required to speak in front of community groups.
  23. May do research into law, policies, and related matters.
  24. May be required to train other department members.
  25. May be subject to recall/call-out.
  26. Perform related work as required.

Requirements:

  1. Academy Graduate: Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate, and completion of a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy.
  2. Be at least 21 years of age.
  3. Pass a physical agility test.
  4. Be able to meet the current Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) medical standards for a peace officer and be free from any physical condition which might adversely affect the exercise of power as a peace officer.
  5. Pass P.O.S.T. background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, an extensive Department of Justice criminal record check, an FBI check and a firearms clearance.
  6. Pass a post-offer psychological evaluation and a medical examination, which includes a drug test.
  7. Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Peace officer applicants must obtain citizenship within three years after filing an employment application.
  8. Possess and maintain a valid California river license necessary to operate assigned vehicles.
  9. Required to be proficient in typical police weaponry
  10. Pass all required department and P.O.S.T. training.
  11. Must C.P.R. and First Aid within six (6) months of hire.
  12. Establish and maintain residency within 45 minutes normal driving time from the Gilroy Police Station within 18 months from date of hire.
  13. Prefer bilingual (English/Spanish).
  14. Prefer non-tobacco user.