Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate)

La Verne, CA
La Verne Police Department

Salary: $86,832.00 – $105,545.00 Annually

Position Summary:

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations, to perform investigative work, to participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs.

Essential Functions:

  • As a Patrol Officer, to patrol City in radio-equipped car; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.
  • Respond to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorist and enforce traffic safety laws.
  • Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
  • Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
  • Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
  • Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws, warn drivers against unlawful practices, issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
  • Check buildings for physical security.
  • Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
  • Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
  • Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
  • Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.
  • Prepare investigative reports and case information, provide evidence and testimony in court.
  • Answer questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the Department.
  • Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
  • Collect, preserve and maintain evidence and property found that is involved with suspected crimes.
  • Serve warrants and subpoenas.
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Education equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade.
  • Lateral Entry Police Officer: Completion of probation as a Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency, possession of a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and must have worked actively as a full-time peace officer within the State of California for at least 24 of the past 36 months.
  • Academy Graduate: Completion of a Police Academy.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California drivers’ license.