Police Officer Trainee

Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa Police Department

Salary: $7,268.83 Monthly

Essential Functions:

  • Patrol assigned area of the City in a car, on a motorcycle, or on foot;
  • enforce local, State and Federal laws;
  • respond to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other required emergencies;
  • prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed;
  • conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths;
  • make arrests;
  • interrogate suspects and interview victims, complainants and witnesses;
  • coordinate and conduct detailed investigations of violent crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming, and narcotics violations;
  • 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, and transport 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.

Requirements:

  • Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places; demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms; think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately; maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations; learn, understand, and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and policies; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports; learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system; demonstrate proficiency in the exercise of defensive tactics; handle an automobile in high speed and emergency situations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand and carry out oral and written directions; uphold the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics at all times.