Police Officer (Police Academy Graduate/Lateral Officer)

Larkspur, CA
Central Marin Local Governments Police Department

Salary: $96,000.00 – $121,200.00 Annually.

Position Summary:

The fundamental reason for the existence of this classification is to enforce Federal, State and local laws and to respond to calls for the protection of life and property. Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; and to do related work as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned area in a police vehicle, on a motorcycle, or on foot
  • Enforces local, State and Federal laws
  • Responds to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other required emergencies
  • Checks business and residential areas for the purpose of preventing criminal activity
  • Answers calls for protection of life and property and the enforcement of municipal, county and state laws; as assigned
  • Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incidents, accidents, deaths, and other incidents of an information or criminal nature
    • make arrests;
    • interrogate suspects and interview victims, complainants and witnesses;
    • coordinate and conduct detailed investigations of violent crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming, narcotics violations, and other crimes;
    • testify and present evidence in court; provide backup assistance for other officers and personnel;
    • collect, preserve, and maintain evidence, found property, and property for safekeeping;
    • assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws by issuing citations and warnings;
    • search, fingerprint, transports and books prisoners;
    • respond to demonstrations, riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects and other extremely hazardous situations;
    • maintain contact with the public regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public;
    • serve warrants and subpoenas;
    • observe, monitor, direct, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions;
    • check buildings for physical security; and administer first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, as needed;
    • attends fire scenes to assist in the protection of life and property;
  • Prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed
  • Operates electronic and emergency communication devices and equipment in the field, in patrol vehicle, or in the office
  • Gives information and directions to the public
  • Performs work as a Designated Disaster Service Worker in compliance with California Government Code 3100-3109, as needed, during natural and manmade disasters and emergencies
  • Performs other related work as assigned.
  • Additional Duties:
    In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties Section, each employee in this classification may perform the following duties. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned.

    • Perform undercover and surveillance activities;
    • develop and maintain good relationships with informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations;
    • prepare search and arrest warrants;
    • contact and cooperate with other law enforcement and non-law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses;
    • make presentations to citizens and groups;
    • assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties;
    • may serve as a member of a Special Response Team, Traffic Team, or other special assignment team;
    • may serve as Field Training Officer, supervising and training new personnel;
    • coordinate departmental training programs; prepare, submit, and administer grants; conduct specialized crime prevention programs;
    • seize assets through the preparation and service of asset seizure documentation;
    • manage a caseload of registered sex offenders, including initial registration, follow up, and coordination with the Department of Justice;
    • provide training for department personnel in such areas as defensive tactics, use of firearms, defensive driving, crowd control, use of chemical agents, and other specialized functions;
    • collect, analyze, and disseminate criminal street gang information;
    • direct traffic at fires, special events and other emergency or congested situations.

Requirements:

  • Any full or part-time employment experience of a length to demonstrate good work habits;
  • High school diploma or equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (GED). Sixty (60) college semester units is preferable in Police Sciences or a closely related field.
  • Minimum age 21 years; weight in proportion to height; normal visual functions and visual acuity not less than 20/40 in each eye without corrections, and corrected to 20/20 in the better eye, and not less than 20/30 in the lesser eye. Must be free from color and night blindness and possess normal hearing.
  • This classification requires the use of a department vehicle while on-duty and conducting law enforcement business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely and must possess an appropriate valid California motor vehicle operator’s license upon hire and maintained thereafter for the duration of employment.
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