Police Officer (Academy Graduate, Lateral Officer)

Ceres, CA
Ceres Police Department

Salary: $6,968.00-$8,892.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of duties involved the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; issues citations; participates in and conducts a variety of criminal investigations; makes arrests; provides support and assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; protect real and personal property by providing security checks of residential, business, and public premises; maintain awareness of and remains alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; issue warnings and citations;
  • Respond to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; investigate complaints and takes appropriate action, which may include the use of deadly or non-deadly force; use sound judgment under adverse, stressful conditions;
  • Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned, or incidents observed; determine what, if any, crime has been committed; identify, collect, preserve, process, and book evidence; locate and interview victims and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects;
  • Work in partnership with the District Attorney’s Office to obtain and file criminal complaints on arrested subjects;
  • Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants; apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and codes; control and mitigate people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations;
  • Serve as liaison and public relations officer to the public; establish and preserve good relationships with the general public; answer questions from the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department; make presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police activities;
  • Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the City for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or other related requests;
  • Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including firearms proficiency, defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills’
  • Perform a variety of administrative and other types of duties in support of law enforcement services, programs, and activities; attend meetings; maintain and calibrate specialized equipment including preliminary alcohol screening devices;
  • Initiate and complete reports, legal documents, and other required paperwork; prepare a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed; prepare investigative reports and case information;
  • Testify in courts and at hearings; prepare and present case evidence; respond to mandatory court calls during irregular hours;
  • Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency situations; provide traffic and crowd control at events; provide security at City Council meetings and other City functions;
  • Enforce parking regulations; issue citations; tow vehicles that are in violation of codes;
  • Sign off on citations and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verification;
  • Participate in special assignments including Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Canine Unit, and related assignments; provide guidance and training to Explorers;
  • When assigned as a Field Training Officer, train new recruits and lateral police officers; document trainee progress and prepare evaluations; serve as acting field supervisor as assigned;
  • When assigned as School Resource Officer, serve as law enforcement officer, law related counselor, and law related instructor at assigned school; create a positive role model for students; serve as liaison between students and law enforcement; investigate crimes that occur within the school and on school property; provide information and assistance to school staff and administration, parents, and students regarding law enforcement and community problems; make group presentations; attend committee meetings; maintain program statistics and reports; and
  • When assigned to traffic, patrol assigned areas on a police motorcycle; perform a full range of traffic enforcement duties; observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorist; use radar to detect speed; issue citations and warnings; investigate traffic accidents.

Requirements:

  • Some work experience as a California peace officer or other work experience that demonstrates a general aptitude for police work.
  • Successfully completed (at any time) a California POST certified basic law enforcement academy: AND
  • Must be currently employed in a California law enforcement agency with at least one (1) year of full-time experience as a sworn peace officer with a California law enforcement agency, and be eligible for appointment as a Peace Officer under Section 830.1 PC; AND
  • Must possess a basic POST certificate issued by California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training or other documentation to substantiate your eligibility.
  • Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB 2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify candidate from holding a peace officer classification.
  • Graduate from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED) test: AND
  • Possess and maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license; AND
  • Not less than 21 years of age at time of appointment; AND
  • Qualify for or possess a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate upon completion of the probationary period; AND
  • Must possess or be eligible to possess a Proof of Eligibility (POE) or certificate (Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced) from California Peace Officer Standards and Training under SB2. Ineligibility or decertification from POST will automatically disqualify a candidate from holding a peace officer classification; AND
  • Possession and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications upon completion of the probationary period.

https://www.calopps.org/ceres/job-20640251