POLICE OFFICER (PRE-SERVICE)

Under general direction

• Performs patrol on an assigned shift
• Cleans and checks properties for burglary and other criminal activities
• Stops and questions suspicious persons
• Aids with various emergencies
• Issues citations for violations of laws
• Prepares reports of incidents and investigations
• Interviews victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects
• Secures statements and preserves evidence at crime scenes
• Follows up on investigations when assigned
• Makes arrests of criminals
• Attends court proceedings when summoned
• Books, transports, and cares for detained persons
• Issues traffic citations and performs traffic control
• Conducts accident investigations
• Performs a wide range of law enforcement assignments
• Investigates crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, checks, intelligence, juvenile, narcotics, and others
• Investigates cases involving missing persons, lost children, and runaways
• Collects material evidence and performs crime scene work
• Performs surveillance of persons and places
• Apprehends, interrogates, and arrests suspects
• Prepares and submits reports
• Establishes and maintains liaison with other criminal justice agencies

Qualifications

• Satisfactorily completed a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy or be enrolled
• Possess a P.O.S.T. Basic academy certificate of completion at the time of appointment
• Minimum 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• High School graduate or GED equivalent
• The ability to read and write English fluently is essential
• Possess a valid California Class 3 or C driver's license
• United States citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to applying for this position
• Weight proportional to height
• Hearing and color vision must be normal
• Vision must be at least 20/100 uncorrected, corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the weaker eye
• Ability to speak and write a second language is desirable
• A general understanding of the Montebello Police Department policy and procedure is desirable

Benefits

• CalPERS 3% @ 50 or 2.7% @ 57, depending on member status
• Longevity pay available up to 15%
• Medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage
• $30,000 term life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 96 hours of Sick leave annually
• Starting at 80 hours of Vacation leave annually
• Up to $2,000 per year tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation plan available
• Health & Wellness Stipend
• Bilingual pay up to $150/month
• Retiree Medical Health Benefit
• Uniform Allowance--$950/year
• City-paid Long Term Disability Program

Application Instructions

Complete the supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. Agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application.

Required Documents

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid California POST Basic Certificate
• Scanned copy of Driver's License