Police Officer (Lateral)

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Protect life and property by patrolling assigned areas, in vehicles, on motorcycles, or on foot as required.
• Answer calls for service regarding criminal activity and other matters relating to the safety of the community.
• Investigate conditions hazardous to life or property; respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service in a variety of situations.
• Arc and detain violators, by means of reasonably objective, lawful use of force if necessary.
• Mediate conflict, provide crowd control, and provide general assistance to the public.
• Obtain criminal complaints, serve warrants, and make arrests.
• Gather and document evidence.
• Perform traffic enforcement and traffic control duties via vehicle and on foot; issue citations as necessary.
• Conduct criminal investigations for narcotics and alcohol violations, property crimes, and crimes against persons; inspect persons and property, including searching and checking buildings, vehicles, etc.
• Write clear and concise reports; read and create law enforcement bulletins.
• Administer roadside sobriety tests and evaluate subjects for evidence of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Serve on local and regional special task forces as assigned.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Knowledge of: Methods, principles, and practices of California law enforcement and public safety.
  • Investigative techniques and procedures.
  • Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations, including laws of arrest, vehicle and penal codes.
  • Crowd and traffic control enforcement procedures.
  • Ability To Assess emergency and non-emergency situations and determine appropriate course of action.
  • On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn police officer's job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; remember accounts given by witnesses; identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law to field situations; observe while conducting surveillance; problem solve crime situations; and explain law to the public.
  • On an intermittent basis, sit at desk or in patrol vehicle; walk and stand during patrol activities; bend, squat and kneel during inspection of crime scene or conducting building searches; climb stairs and/or ladders; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
  • Maintain calm, rational, and professional demeanor during high levels of stress or critical incidents.
  • Use and care for firearms and wear body armor.
  • Operate police vehicle in both emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Maintain objectivity while taking control of a situation; exercise respect for the rights of others.
  • Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software; utilize law enforcement databases including Automated Report Management System (ARMS), California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) and Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC).
  • Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
  • Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
  • Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
  • Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.

  Experience and Education

  • Completion of a POST approved basic academy.
  • Education Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

  Licenses and Certificates

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certificate.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid American Red Cross C.P.R., First Aid, and A.E.D. certification.

  Additional Information

  • Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education, training, and work experience to be followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral Board to determine the most qualified candidates.
  • Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to an interview, and the decision of the screening committee is final.
  • Those candidates who are determined eligible for appointment to the position will be placed on the City’s Certified Eligibility List.
  • Applicants will receive written notification regarding the results of all phases of the recruitment process up to the establishment of the Eligibility List, if applicable.