Police Officer Lateral

Salary: $82,416.00 – $110,460.00 Annually

Position Summary:

To perform a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and crime prevention and suppression; to perform assignments in specialized areas including motorcycle patrol, K-9 programs, street crime prevention, gang suppression, community oriented police and related program areas; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and crime prevention and suppression; performs assignments in specialized areas including motorcycle patrol, K-9 program, street crime prevention, gang suppression, community oriented police and related program areas.

2. Enforces state, local and federal laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects; coordinates crime scene control and investigation activities.

3. Patrols a designated area of the City to ensure security of life and property, observe situations and deter or prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.

4. Responds to general public service and crime victim calls, traffic hazards, stray animal reports and related misdemeanors and felony incidents; deploys police dog to protect self and others as assigned.

5. Plans, executes, writes and serves search warrants; search suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contraband, and lost or missing people.

6. Serves arrest warrants; makes arrests for crimes committed under penal and institute codes; performs booking procedures for new prisoners; contacts and interviews suspects and witnesses to gain additional information.

7. Processes and stores evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintains records and enters data into computer as necessary.

8. Investigates traffic accidents and incidents; responds to calls; requests emergency services as required; provides traffic and crowd control.

9. Prepares a variety of reports and documents on assigned cases; prepares and maintains files; ensures documentation of all case activities.

10. Reviews and investigates reports relating to vehicle theft/accidents and cellular phone fraud; identifies locations of illicit drug use and sales.

11. Provides assistance in a variety of investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility including narcotics, crime suppression and theft; gathers information from witnesses and informants; interviews suspects; prepares reports and follows up on investigations.

12. Testifies in juvenile and civil courts and associated hearings; prepares and processes documents and reports as assigned.

13. Maintains and operates specialized police surveillance equipment including transmitters, radios and cameras.

14. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• Completion of the Police Academy.
• Must be currently employed or have been employed within the previous twelve months (and completed probation) as a Peace Officer with a POST recognized California Law Enforcement Agency.
• High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by course work in police science, criminal justice or a related field.
• Must possess a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate. This Certificate Must be attached to your application.
• Possession of a State of California driver license.