Police Officer

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform law enforcement and related services to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of citizens in the City of Brawley. Respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance.

Essential Duties

• Patrol a designated area of the City of Brawley in a motor vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot, to detect or prevent criminal activity, collect evidence and information, and provide general assistance to the public.
• Receive and investigate complaints and reports of law violations.
• Conduct initial investigations; obtain information and statements, and prepare reports.
• Make arrests; apprehend suspects and fugitives; log patrol activities; transport prisoners.
• Serve warrants, present evidence, and testify in court.
• Respond to crime and collision scenes; assure protection of the scene and physical evidence; perform preliminary investigations as required.
• Communicate with other City of Brawley Departments and personnel, law enforcement agencies, and health care providers to coordinate efforts, resolve problems, and exchange information.
• Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, tasers, impact weapons, police vehicles, radios, handcuffs, and other equipment pertinent to the assignment.
• Prepare and maintain records and logs related to daily activities as required by the Department.
• Prepare clear and concise incident and investigative reports.

Other Duties

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Related Experience

• Knowledge of Brawley Police Department organization, policies, and directives.
• Principles, practices, and procedures used in law enforcement.
• State and Federal laws and City ordinances.
• Recent legislation and court decisions affecting law enforcement activities.
• Rules of evidence and laws of arrest.
• Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Traffic and crowd control techniques.
• Crime scene preservation and basic investigation methods and techniques.
• Proper use and care of police weapons.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Education

• Graduation from high school or passing of the G.E.D. test indicating high school graduation level.
• Successful completion of California P.O.S.T. Certified Law Enforcement Academy within the last three years.
• Applicants are required to maintain a valid California P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification throughout their employment tenure.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.