Police Officer Lateral

Salary: $97,585.78 – $118,616.13 Annually

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; carries out special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement in general; conducts investigations; performs related duties as required.
Essential Functions:

• Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property.
• Answers calls for police services.
• Enforces City, county, and state laws.
• Makes field contacts and completes forms.
• May conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.
• As a Motor Officer, patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit.
• Responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other emergencies.
• Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions.
• Assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
• Makes arrests as necessary.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses.
• Interrogates suspects.
• Gathers and preserves evidence.
• Receives, searches, and books prisoners.
• Fingerprints and transports prisoners.
• Testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Writes reports and field notes.
• Participates in staff development.
• Attends briefings and training sessions.
• Performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicles, firearms, and other equipment.
• Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary.
• Checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants.
• Investigates scenes of vehicle accidents.
• Provides emergency medical care as necessary.
• Directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway.
• Interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports.
• Directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Assists the public and answers questions.
• Administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance.
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

Requirements:

• Possession of a P.O.S.T Basic Certificate.
• Free of any felony convictions.
• A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.