Police Officer (Lateral)

Salary: $9,373.00 – $11,392.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

This position is for experienced law enforcement officers currently employed. Applicants must possess a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Our Police Officers engage in law enforcement and crime prevention; control traffic flow; enforce State and Local traffic regulations; conduct investigative work; participate in and provide support and assistance to special departmental crime prevention and law enforcement programs.

Positions assigned to the Police Officer classification may be assigned to one of a number of functional areas within the Police Department. General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher level Police personnel. Assignments may require indirect supervision of sworn and non sworn personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol and Traffic Safety: Patrol City in radio and computer equipped car; answer calls for service related to protection of life and property; enforce laws; conduct follow-up investigations of burglaries, accidents, and other criminal incidents; respond to traffic related calls; make arrests and interview victims, etc., as necessary; cooperate with other law enforcement agencies; prepare reports; testify in court;serve as Field Training Officer; perform related duties as assigned.
• Detective: Coordinate and conduct complete and detailed investigations of crimes; participate in all normal law enforcement activities; prepare case information and investigative reports; answer questions from public; interview victims, witnesses, complainants and suspects; collect preserve and maintain evidences; develop and maintain good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts which may be useful in criminal investigations; perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade with recent experience as a Police Officer;
• Graduation from a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy; possession of, or eligibility for, a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate;
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.