Police Officer (Lateral)

Rocklin, CA
Rocklin Police Department

Salary: $92,876.00 – $126,581.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention duties involved in the protection of life and property; performs traffic control and enforces state and local traffic regulations; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Assumes responsibility for the preservation of the public peace and the protection of life and property by preventing crime and enforcing all laws.
  • Patrols an assigned area in an automobile, other vehicle, or on foot for the purpose of preventing criminal activity and enforcing traffic laws and regulations; issues citations and makes arrests as necessary; responds to calls for protection of life and property and performs enforcement duties.
  • Conducts interviews with victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects; searches crime scenes for evidence; collects, packages, and preserves evidence; testifies in court.
  • Detects, pursues, apprehends, and arrests or detains persons involved in crimes or misconduct; confronts and arrests violent combative subjects; books and transports prisoners; serves warrants and subpoenas.
  • Conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations; prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
  • Directs traffic and/or performs crowd control during special events and in emergency situations.

Requirements:

  • Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by 30 college-level semester units from a regionally accredited educational institution;
  • Current employment as a full-time, sworn peace officer in a California POST participating law enforcement department or agency AND one (1) year of full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in a California POST participating law enforcement department or agency; OR
  • Current employment as a full-time, sworn peace officer in another state AND one (1) year of full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer AND possess a Basic Course Waiver from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Certificate of completion from a POST approved California police academy.
  • Possession of a POST Basic Certificate or possession of a Basic Course Waiver from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).