Police Officer (Lateral)
Salary: $101,028.00 – $136,992.00 Annually
Essential Functions:
- Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, or motorcycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations including burglaries, robberies, death, suicides, theft, felonies and other law violations; answers complaints including domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations; investigates suspicious circumstances.
- Enforces traffic laws; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control, special event or riot duties; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; administers first aid in cases of emergency; books prisoners in the City jail and assists in their custody, care and welfare.
- Obtains 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. Furnishes information and direction to the public.
- Responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information asappropriate and resolves complaints.
- Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
- Participates in training courses and programs.
Requirements:
- Experience: Previous experience in law enforcement.
- Education: Lateral Candidates: High school diploma and 30 units of college-level course work.