Sworn Police Officer

Coalinga, CA
Coalinga Police Department

Salary: $30.2565 – 38.5285 per hour.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Chief of Police, is responsible for day-to-day quality assurance in serving and protecting the citizens of Coalinga including but not limited to law enforcement, crime prevention, traffic flow and enforcing state and local traffic regulations; and completes other related work as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols the City in a radio car or on foot.
  • Performs as a traffic officer, juvenile officer, investigator, and school resource officer.
  • Investigates crimes.
  • Apprehends law breakers.
  • Transports prisoners to City and County jail.
  • Serves warrants.
  • Provides assistance to officers from other law enforcement agencies.
  • Watches for disturbances and suspicious activities.
  • Answers calls and investigates complaints.
  • Secures evidence.
  • Testifies in court.
  • Books, fingerprints and photographs prisoners.
  • Writes detailed and accurate reports of police duties and activities during each shift.
  • Performs other required duties relative to police work.

Requirements:

  • U.S. high school graduate; passed the GED test; passed the California High School Proficiency Exam; or attained a two (2) year or four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university.
  • P.O.S.T Basic Police Academy Certification must be obtained by time of appointment.
  • No former law enforcement experience required.
  • Valid State of California Drivers License, Class C; must be insurable under the City’s insurance policy without the City incurring any additional premiums or costs.
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; pass a polygraph; pass a thorough background investigation with no disqualifying criminal history; a physical examination with drug test; and a psychological evaluation.