Police Officer Entry Level/Lateral - To Establish Eligibility List

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Police Sergeant, perform a variety of law enforcement activities including patrol functions, traffic regulation and the enforcement of City, State and federal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations; respond to and investigate crimes, accidents, emergency situations and other disturbances and requests for assistance; identify, apprehend and arrest criminals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of law enforcement activities including patrol functions and traffic regulation.
• Provide a variety of services to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of City citizens and visitors.
• Patrol the City’s streets, parks and commercial and residential areas.
• Identify traffic violations and suspicious or criminal activities including misdemeanors and felonies.
• Respond to emergency situations and observed or reported harmful or illegal conditions and activities by conducting investigations or taking appropriate action.
• Conduct follow-up investigations as required.
• Detect, apprehend, arrest and transport suspected or convicted criminals.
• Enforce traffic laws.
• Prepare and issue tickets for violations.
• Investigate traffic accidents and determine causes.
• Administer drug and alcohol testing as appropriate.
• Arrange for additional emergency and patrol vehicles as necessary.
• Inspect crime scenes to identify and collect potential and actual evidence.
• Observe, interview and interrogate victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Search suspects for drugs, weapons and other illegal articles.
• Conduct surveillance as required.
• Present evidence and testify in court as requested.
• Respond to a wide variety of calls from citizens in need of first aid, information and general assistance.
• Provide direction or information to individuals or groups for the prevention, subduing or alleviation of harmful, dangerous or illegal situations.
• Prepare a variety of detailed and concise police reports related to crimes, investigations, traffic accidents and assigned activities.
• Maintain records and logs related to daily activities.
• Prepare search warrants and press releases related to criminal activity as assigned by the position.
• Serve as an informational resource to the public concerning law enforcement activities.
• Respond to inquiries and provide detailed and technical information concerning related services, crimes, laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Provide traffic control at traffic accident scenes, congested areas, schools, and special events.
• Communicate with other law enforcement agencies, City personnel and various outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
• Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of various crimes as appropriate.
• Operate and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as law enforcement vehicles, firearms, handcuffs, leg restraints, batons, flashlights, radars, two-way radios, pepper spray and sirens.
• Notify the public of criminal and law enforcement situations and activities as needed.
• Check houses for vacationing citizens as requested.
• Check on the health and welfare of citizens as requested.
• Attend and participate in various meetings and training sessions as assigned.
• Participate in explorer or other assigned special functions and activities as required.
• Monitor hunting activities to ensure hunters possess appropriate licenses as assigned.
• Tow vehicles in response to parking violations as appropriate.
• Assist the public with locked cars as needed.
• Drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Other Duties

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge

• Principles, practices, procedures and techniques used in law enforcement.
• City, County, State and federal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Rules of evidence and laws of arrest.
• Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
• Crime scene investigation, evidence collection and preservation practices, procedures and techniques.
• Operation of a variety of specialized law enforcement vehicles and equipment.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Legal and defensive driving practices.
• First aid and CPR procedures.

Ability

• To perform a variety of law enforcement activities including patrol functions and traffic regulation.
• Interpret, apply and enforce City, State and federal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Respond to crime and emergency scenes and take immediate and appropriate action.
• Detect, apprehend and arrest suspects.
• Investigate crimes and inspect crime scenes to identify and collect potential and actual evidence.
• Maintain current knowledge of the law and modern law enforcement techniques.
• Learn geography of the City and specific areas of assignment.
• Operate a variety of specialized law enforcement vehicles and equipment.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Administer first aid and CPR as necessary.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Education And Experience

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities is:
• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.
• Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Licenses, Certifications And Other Requirements

• Valid Basic P.O.S.T. certification.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.