Police Officer Lateral

Brea, CA
Brea Police Department

Salary: $94,709.28 – $121,251.17 Annually

Position Summary:

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; to perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

Essential Functions:

  • Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
  • Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
  • Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
  • Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
  • Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
  • Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.

Requirements:

  • Completion of high school or its equivalent.
  • Current certification of completion of a P.O.S.T. regular basic course from a State of California P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy.
  • Possession of a valid Driver’s License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • No felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
  • Must have current valid State of California P.O.S.T. Basic Certification or Basic Course Waiver.
  • Successful completion of probation at a P.O.S.T. recognized agency.