Police Officer (Academy Graduate/Academy Enrolled/Lateral)

National City, CA
National City Police Department

Salary: $90,343.32 – $115,364.64 Annually.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic and enforce state and local traffic regulations; conduct complete investigations of crimes involving adults and children; and perform related work as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned areas in radio car and on foot;
  • Answers special calls, including investigation of burglaries, robberies, deaths, suicides, thefts, felonies, and other law violations;
  • Conducts initial and follow-up investigations; directs traffic when appropriate; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of the law;
  • Warns drivers against illegal practices; makes arrests for traffic violations;
  • Testifies in court in connection with the prosecution of offenders;
  • Serves warrants and subpoenas; administers first aid in emergency cases;
  • Answers complaints on such problems as domestic disturbances, obnoxious animals, and health code and local ordinance violations;
  • Investigates suspicious circumstances;
  • Takes custody of lost and found property;
  • Performs crowd control and parade or riot work;
  • Takes crime prevention measures and assists in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency;
  • Books prisoners into City jail and supervises their custody;
  • Furnishes information and directions to the public;
  • Submits complete written reports of all cases assigned;
  • Participates in training courses and programs;
  • Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies;
  • Gathers and preserves evidence;
  • May relieve dispatchers, desk officers, and superiors in their absence;
  • May talk in front of local groups regarding crime prevention and law enforcement.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Successful completion within previous three (3) year period of Basic Police Academy which meets all the requirements of the California Commission on Police Standards & Training (POST); OR
  • Employment within the last 12 months in position requiring California Basic POST Certificate; OR
  • Current enrollment in Basic POST Academy and have successfully completed the first half (1/2) of a POST recognized academy at the time of application.
  • Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment. Must meet all other California POST requirements.