Police Officer Academy Graduate (20520067)

Mountain View, CA
Mountain View Police Department

Salary: $137,592.00-$167,084.00 Annually.

Position Summary:

To promote community order and protect life and property through their preservation of public peace, prevention of crime and enforcement of laws.

Essential Functions:

  • Protects life and property through patrolling assigned areas.
  • Answers calls for service from citizens regarding criminal activity and other matters relating to the safety of the community.
  • Investigates crimes through contact with victims, suspects and witnesses; collecting, processing and storing evidence.
  • Interacts with other agencies in the collection of information, identification of criminal offenses and recovery of stolen property.
  • Coordinates and participates in the prosecution of criminal offenders.
  • Obtains criminal complaints, serves warrants and makes arrests.
  • Monitors traffic to prevent accidents, enforces Vehicle Code laws and promotes traffic movement throughout the City.
  • Issues citations or warnings as appropriate.
  • Investigates traffic accidents.
  • Assists citizens, gives directions and promotes community relations.
  • May handle, train and care for an assigned police dog.
  • Interacts with social agencies, schools, families and juveniles regarding juvenile matters.
  • Documents activities with complete, clear and concise written reports and correspondence.
  • Maintains assigned equipment.
  • Maintains a level of physical fitness which meets job requirements.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or possession of GED.
  • Completion of 40 semester units or 60 quarter units from an accredited college.
  • College units must be completed by time of application. Vision and hearing capabilities consistent with guidelines by POST and/or the City of Mountain View. (In addition, for Police Officer laterals, 60 semester or 90 quarter college units; must possess a POST Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate; must have been
    employed as a law enforcement officer in good standing in the State of California within the last three years.)
  • Valid California driver’s license.
  • Requires work outdoors in situations which may be hazardous and life-threatening. Will be required to work various shifts, overtime and on-call as assigned.