Police Officer – Lateral

Palos Verdes Estates, CA
Palos Verdes Estates Police Department

Salary: $86,040.00 – $113,172.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The Police Officer, working under the direction of the Chief of Police and/or the Police Captain, enforces laws and ordinances to prevent crime, protect life and property, and maintain peace and order.

Essential Functions:

  • The Police Officer enforces City, County and State laws; patrols the City area in a patrol car and on foot;
  • Answers calls for the protection of life and private property;
  • Conducts preliminary follow-up investigations of burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents, and deaths; gathers, preserves, and analyzes facts and evidence; directs traffic; stops drivers who are operating vehicles or trucks in violation of laws;
  • Warns drivers against unlawful practices, issues citations, and makes arrests; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects; testifies in court; serves warrants and subpoenas;
  • Prepares reports; investigates suspicious persons and circumstances; gives information and direction to the public;
  • Attends police and fire scenes or other public gatherings to assist in the protection of life and property; handles radio, dispatch, and other similar duties;
  • May undertake such special duties as K-9 Officer; and does related work as needed.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age; graduation from high school; two years of general college course work; supplemented with completion of a basic P.O.S.T. course; at least two years of responsible work experience involving public contact.
  • Must have a valid California Class “C” driver’s license.
  • Must understand and interpret laws, rules, and other written materials; judge situations and people accurately; think and act quickly in emergencies; operate standard radio system; employ principles and practices of law enforcement work, including patrol, investigation, custody, and identification; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Must possess a current BASIC P.O.S.T. Certificate.