Police Officer – Lateral & Post Academy Graduates
Salary: $138,148
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:
- Patrol Town in radio-equipped car; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of local 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 motorists, 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 detainees.
- 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 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:
- The Police Officer position requires an education equivalent to completion of high school, preferably supplemented by college-level law enforcement related coursework.
- Applicants must possess a California P.O.S.T. approved Basic Certificate or completion of a California P.O.S.T. approved basic academy.
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
- Normal hearing and vision (vision uncorrected 20/70)
- Must be free any of any felony convictions
- Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Government Code Para. 1031).
- Must meet all Department medical, physical, and psychological standards.
- Must have good moral character, emotional stability, and good written and verbal communication skills.