Police Officer/Lateral (17478771)
Salary: $35.06-$53.35 Hourly.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of law enforcement duties to protect life and property in accordance with applicable laws; patrols a designated area of the City by foot, bicycle, motorcycle or vehicle to preserve law and order by detecting and preventing the commission of crimes; may work in various special assignments, as required; and, performs other related duties.
Essential Functions:
- Perform a variety of law enforcement duties to protect life and property in accordance with applicable laws; may work in various assignments such as Patrol, Traffic, Narcotics, Detectives, Motorcycle Patrol, Canine, Background Investigations, Youth Services, Gang Suppression, and Special Enforcement Section.
- Respond to general public service calls, crime victims, traffic hazards, misdemeanors, and felony incidents; patrol a designated area of the City by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle to preserve law and order by detecting and preventing the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
- Performs community-based policing.
- Perform searches of suspects, vehicles, residences, buildings, wooded areas, and schools for evidence, contraband, and lost or missing persons.
- Investigate all crimes including assaults, narcotics, burglary, grand theft, stolen vehicles, forged or counterfeit checks or credit cards, embezzlements, and any fraud resulting in economic loss.
- Serve arrest warrants; make arrests for crimes committed under penal, welfare and institution, vehicle, and health and safety codes.
- Perform booking procedures for arrested persons; transport prisoners to county jail as required; process and store evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintain records and enter data into computer system.
- Testify in juvenile, civil, traffic and municipal courts, and parole and DMV hearings; prepare and process reports using applicable computer software and the Mobile Report Entry (MRE) system.
- Obtain criminal intelligence information relating to criminal activities; conduct information searches; prepare reports.
- Direct and control traffic, crowds, bicyclists, skateboarders, and parade congestion during special events or other emergency situations.
- Respond to and investigate traffic accidents; utilize the police radio; interview witnesses and obtain information; prepare accident reports.
- Enforce City traffic and parking regulations; respond to citizen parking complaints; issue citations and/or make arrests as needed.
- May utilize a trained police dog in the preservation and enforcement of City laws and regulations.
- May provide first aid to victims during emergencies until medical personnel arrive.
- Perform related duties as required.
Requirements:
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited U.S. high school; passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test; or possession of a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. College course work in police science, criminal justice, or a related field is desirable.
- Completion of a P.O.S.T.-certified training academy.
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record.
- Possession of a California Basic P.O.S.T. certificate within one year of employment.
- Must be 21 years of age as of the date of hire.
- Must be a United States citizen or meet citizenship requirements.
- Must be of good moral character with no felony convictions.