Police Officer Recruit

Sonora, CA
Sonora Police Department

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, to perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of State laws and local ordinances, to control traffic flow and regulations, crime prevention and suppression, court testimony, limited criminal investigation and case preparation, and providing information and assistance to the public; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • The Sonora Police Department’s organization, chain of command, and rules and regulations.
  • Identification and utilization of principles and techniques that promote community service, crime prevention, and appropriate behavior.
  • Enforcement and procedural aspects of criminal law and the legal obligations inherent in enforcement of those laws.
  • Proficient application of the rules of evidence.
  • Effective and professional communications through written, oral and mechanical media.
  • The safe operation of an emergency vehicle.
  • Firearm training in order to learn good judgement and competency in the use of deadly force, ancillary police weaponry, and weaponless defense.
  • Safely and effectively accomplishing the patrol function consisting of patrolling a designated area of a City in a patrol vehicle, bicycle or on foot in order to preserve law and order, and to prevent and discover the commission of crimes.
  • Effectively dealing with common vehicle violations by learning to recognize the violations, locating the violations in the Vehicle Code, and safely and professionally contracting the violator.
  • Basic criminal investigation processes and techniques, including the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence, courtroom testimony, and witness interviews.
  • Processing, confining, and caring for adult and juvenile prisoners in such a manner as to protect the prisoner’s rights and welfare.
  • Physical fitness and defense techniques programs.
  • First-aid, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation techniques.
  • Other related courses or programs as required.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Pursuant to Section 1031.5 of the Government Code, permanent resident aliens who desire to be employed as peace officers must have applied for citizenship papers at least one year prior to the date of application for this position.
  • Must be free of felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029.
  • At date of application filing, must be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent.
  • At date of appointment, must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.