Police Officer (Lateral)

Salary: $8,596.00 – $11,519.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

Under direction, utilizes specialized training and equipment to protect life and property by enforcing laws and preventing crimes. In an assigned beat or assignment, responsibilities may include patrolling in a police vehicle or on foot, responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, providing information and assistance to the public, preparing and participating in planned events, preparing for and attending court. Works closely with the community members to preserve the peace and promote public safety. Performs related special assignments or other related work as assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Operates a police vehicle, and/or walks a foot beat in patrolling an assigned area; operates a Mobile Computer Terminal, radio and assigned equipment.
2. Promotes community policing by communicating with community members regarding potential problems in assigned area; explains laws, ordinances and their rights to residents, in resolving disputes; may attend community meetings and participate in community-based programs.
3. Enforces state, local and federal laws and ordinances governing public safety; issues verbal warnings and citations.
4. Responds to calls for service; resolves disputes; responds to accidents and renders first aid.
5. Prepares and documents cases, completes reports, and may maintain other records as necessary.
6. Coordinates crime scene control and conducts investigations, including search area for suspects or evidence. Investigations may include duties such as interviews, interrogations, identification of witnesses and victims, obtaining information from surveillance videos, computer data, records department, or other agencies.
7. Pursues and apprehends suspects transports, supervises and assists in processing detainees and other individuals in custody.
8. Participates in various in-service training, legislatively mandated and California P.O.S.T. mandated training.
9. Collaborates and works with a wide range of internal departments and external agencies; provides reports, background checks, database inquiries, verification for lost or stolen items including missing persons (Department of Justice validation lists) and other orders or requests.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• A California State Driver’s License.