Police Officer - Lateral

About the role

The Mission Of The Antioch Police Department, In Partnership With Our Community, Is To Promote The Quality Of Life In Antioch By Proactively Reducing Crime With Integrity And Commitment To Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area by car, motorcycle, or foot to observe, investigate, and report suspicious and hazardous conditions.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testimony.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions and takes statements from complainants, suspects and witnesses; completes case reports.
• Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles.
• Handles missing persons' cases and works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and delinquency control programs.
• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issues citations.
• Serves writs, warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.
• May be assigned to assist in conducting special studies related to the Police Department.
• May be assigned to evidence, training, investigations or other administrative assignments.
• Provides information and direction to the public and assists in developing community crime prevention programs.
• May speak before business, school, civic and social groups.

Requirements

• Must be currently employed as a Full-Time Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff in the State of California continuously for at least one year.
• Must have completed a P.O.S.T. approved academy at time of appointment.
• A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of hire.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and who has applied for, citizenship at least one year prior to application for employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of Basic law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Principles and techniques of traffic control.
• Basic interviewing methods and principles.
• Principles, practices, and safe work methods used in collecting, processing, logging, storing, and safeguarding evidence, property, and materials including hazardous materials.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Self defense principles and practices.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including officer safety standards and safe driving principles and practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Automated law enforcement information systems and procedures.
• Public and agency desk procedures and methods for providing services and information including those related to collecting, maintaining, and releasing information, files, and documents.
• Law enforcement record keeping and records management principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Research and report writing techniques.
• Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Geographic features and locations within the area served.
• Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.

Skills

• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Judge situations and people accurately.
• Learn standard operating procedures of a police radio and keyboard terminals.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports.
• Achieve proficiency in self-defense techniques and the use and care of firearms.
• Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.
• Show initiative, alertness, integrity and reliability.

Benefits

Health and Welfare - Cafeteria Plan is provided with a City contribution for the purchase of health, dental, vision, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. A cash payment option in lieu of benefits is available.

LIFE INSURANCE - Retirement - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): 3% @ 50 formula for classic members or 2.7% @ 57 formula for PEPRA members

SOCIAL SECURITY - The City participates in the Medicare portion only

HOLIDAYS - 14 days per year

VACATION - 11 to 25 days per year depending upon length of service

SICK LEAVE - Accrue 12 days per year