Police Officer- Current Academy Attendees

Salary: $110,032.32 – $133,309.92 Annually

Closing Date: 3/31/2025

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, to patrol an assigned beat in the enforcement of law and order; to carry out special assignments in the protection of life and property; and to do related work as required.
Essential Functions:

• Operates an automobile, motorcycle or walks in patrolling an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations;
• Responds to radio messages or telephone instructions and appears at scenes of disorder or crime; notes and reports traffic hazards;
• Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses, and damage to property;
• Gives directions and information;
• Makes arrests; issues citations; gives verbal warnings; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; directs traffic tries doors to determine whether buildings are locked; inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment; intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; requests medical attention when necessary;
• Appears in court on and of duty as the arresting officer; transports prisoners; investigates complaints; interrogates persons whose actions are suspicious;
• Reports street lamps not working; sees that objects are removed from streets which might endanger traffic; reports abandoned or damaged vehicles; serves subpoenas;
• Provides escort or guard services for parades or public meetings;
• Participates in training conferences and programs; practices the use of firearms; observes and reports conditions conducive to crime; watches likely locations for wanted persons; writes case reports and a log of activities; occasionally relieves a superior officer and acts for him; supervises the custody of prisoners;
• Fingerprints, photographs, and books prisoners; takes prisoners to court; answers inquiries; keeps records and prepares reports; when assigned operates a motorcycle in traffic enforcement.

Requirements:

• Minimum age of 21 years old on or before the date of appointment, unless appointed under section 830.1(c) of the Penal Code. (Government Code section 1031.4).
• Must have a high school diploma, or G.E.D. certificate.
• Must have a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and a good driving record;
• Must pass a medical examination and a psychological and background investigation;
• Must have 20/100 vision or better, correctable to 20/30 in each eye;
• Ability to pass polygraph examination.
• All applicants are required to submit a PELLETB score of 45 or higher, OR a NTN with the following minimum scores: 65% Video; 70% Written; 70% Reading obtained within the last 12 months.
• Candidates who require POST recertification are encouraged to submit an application