Police Officer – Lateral

Salary: $79,834.00 – $97,039.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Exercises no supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discovers and prevents crimes and checks property for physical security; apprehends and arrests offenders;
• Responds to general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents;
• Investigates crimes and suspicious circumstances;
• Collects, processes, photographs and presents evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence;
• Identifies and interviews suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses;
• Performs drunk driving and commercial vehicle checkpoints;
• Testifies and presents evidence in court;
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses;
• Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public;
• Takes an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention;
• Takes custody of lost and found property;
• Prepares reports on criminal or civil matters;
• Assists in the custody, care, transportation, and welfare of prisoners;
• Furnishes information and directions to the public;
• Promotes community policing, explains laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes to citizens;
• Attends community meetings and participates in community-based programs;
• Participates in training courses and programs; and
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Currently employed as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency; OR
• Previous employment as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency. Must have: a Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy);
• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Some college work is desirable.
• Possession of valid class C driver license and acceptable driving record;
• Possession and maintenance of a valid regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy).
• Weight in proportion to height as determined by examining physician.
• Uncorrected vision of at least 20/80 each eye, corrected to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses and free from color blindness.