Police Officer-Academy Graduates and Laterals

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work or administration; performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned areas by car, bicycle or on foot; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; answers complaints, including domestic disturbances, health code, and local ordinance violations; performs surveillance activities; conducts chemical, drug, and alcohol testing; investigates suspicious circumstances.
• Enforces traffic laws; performs crowd control, operates handheld, and stationary radar devices; controls and directs traffic when necessary; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; serves search warrants and subpoenas; administers CPR and first aid in cases
  of emergency; issues citations and makes arrests; transports, books, and is responsible for the care and custody of detained persons.
• Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigation of crimes against persons and property or coordinate these activities with a Police Sergeant; collects, preserves, maintains, and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records; serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies in court in connection with prosecution of offenders; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies as warranted.

Requirements:

• A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in law enforcement and an associate’s degree are desirable.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license and certificate of completion of a Basic Police Academy certified by California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).