Police Officer Pre-Service

Azusa, CA
Azusa Police Department

Salary: $7,665.33 – $9,783.13 Monthly

Position Summary:
Police Officer Pre-Service candidates are currently attending or have graduated from a California Police Officer Standards & Training POST-certified Police Academy. Upon appointment, they will be required to complete field service training and/or attend POST training to attain current POST certification. A Police Officer Pre-Service patrols the community to prevent crime and enforce laws, investigate complaints, apprehend criminals and suspects, protect lives and property, assume responsibilities, and perform related duties as required.
Essential Functions:

  • Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers calls for police services; enforces City, county, and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.
  • As a Motor Officer, patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
  • Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants and subpoenas; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.
  • Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
  • Writes reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.
  • Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents, provides emergency medical care as necessary, directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
  • Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

Requirements:

  • Enrollment in or graduation from a California POST-certified Police Academy.
  • Ability to successfully complete any re-certification course from California POST-certified Police Academy.
  • Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and U.S. citizenship are required at the time of appointment.
  • Free of any felony convictions.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law
  • At least 20.5 years of age at the time of application.
  • Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
  • Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
  • A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.
  • Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.