Police Officer (Experienced & Academy Graduates)

Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa Police Department

Salary: $94,680.00 – $126,864.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a superior officer, an incumbent performs responsible police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances; and perform related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

  • These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
  • Patrols a designated area of the City in a patrol car to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to enforce traffic regulations; answers calls and complaints involving fire, traffic accidents, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies and takes necessary police action; makes arrests.
  • Conducts accident investigations and preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes, administers first aid, gathers evidence, locates and questions witnesses; testifies as a witness in court.
  • Performs jailer duties such as processing arrested persons and maintaining security of the jail.
  • Performs desk officer duties such as handling telephone calls and visitors, and fingerprinting taxicab drivers, entertainers, and various other persons.
  • Patrols various streets, schools, and colleges for parking violations.
  • Recovers stolen property, provides information to the public, escorts cars to hospitals, escorts parades and funeral processions.
  • Prepares necessary records and reports.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or its equivalent; and college course work with an emphasis in police science, social sciences, or a related field is desirable. Age 21 years or older.
  • Class C California Driver’s License. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.