Police Officer (Pre-Service)

Salary: $78,587.37 Annually

Position Summary:

The City of Folsom is currently recruiting for a Police Officer (Pre-service). This entry-level classification is designed for applicants who are currently in a POST Basic Academy or have recently graduated from a POST-approved Basic Academy, and/or are currently working as a peace officer for a recognized law enforcement agency but have not obtained a Basic POST Certificate. This position performs sworn law enforcement and crime prevention duties involved in the protection of life and property; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol an assigned area on rotating shifts, in an automobile, other vehicle, or on foot for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations; issue citations; perform security patrols, traffic control, investigations; administer first aid and request medical attention when necessary.
• Investigate crimes including felonies, misdemeanors, and City ordinances; conduct follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seek out and interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; search crime scenes for clues and evidence, collect, package, and preserve evidence.
• Handle emergency situations without assistance.
• Detect, pursue, apprehend and arrest or detain persons involved in crimes or misconduct; confront and arrest violent combative subjects; transport prisoners.
• Patrol City streets, parks, commercial, and residential areas to secure and protect property and to preserve the peace and enforce the law; participate in community crime prevention programs and activities.
• Perform crowd control, regulate vehicle flow at fires, parades, and other incidents or congested situations.
• Respond to hostage situations, barricaded subjects and other extremely hazardous situations; respond to natural and man-made disasters.
• Perform duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws, regulations, and ordinances.
• Attend and successfully complete required training including firearm qualification.
• Prepare a variety of written reports; operate a mobile data computer.
• Make public appearances and presentations at City Council and other civic organization meetings to actively develop and foster community partnerships; demonstrate leadership within the organization and community.
• Provide information and direction to the public.
• Make presentations at schools; plan and conduct field trips and police department tours for students.
• Appear and testify in court when subpoenaed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12) grade.
• Completion of a State of California POST approved Basic Police Academy.
• Must be 21 years of age or older by the filing deadline.
• Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license or higher and have the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Must pass a physical agility test, background investigation, polygraph examination, criminal history review, psychological examination, medical examination and must not have any felony convictions.