Police Officer (Academy Graduates and Laterals)

Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Palos Verdes Estates Police Department

Salary: $86,040.00 – $113,172.00 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • The Police Officer enforces City, County, and State laws.
  • Patrols the City area in a radio car and on foot.
  • Answers calls for the protection of life and private property.
  • Conducts preliminary follow-up investigations of burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents, and deaths.
  • Gathers, preserves, and analyzes facts and evidence.
  • Directs traffic.
  • Stops drivers who are operating vehicles or trucks in violation of laws.
  • Warns drivers against unlawful practices, issues citations, and makes arrests; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects.
  • Testifies in court; serves warrants and subpoenas; prepares reports.
  • Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances.
  • Gives information and direction to the public.
  • Attends police and fire scenes or other public gatherings to assist in the protection of life and property.
  • Handles radio, dispatch, and other similar duties.
  • May undertake such special duties as K-9 Officer.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school;
  • Two years of general college course work;
  • Supplemented with completion of a basic P.O.S.T. course;
  • At least two years of responsible work experience involving public contact;
  • Must have a valid California Class “C” driver’s license.