Police Officer - Pre Service

About the role

The City of Palm Springs is seeking a Police Officer to join the Palm Springs Police Department. This position works in the enforcement of laws, protecting persons and property, preventing crimes, controlling traffic, and supporting the department with various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Patrol a designated area to preserve law and order and discover and prevent the commission of crimes.
• Enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
• Respond to general public service and crime victim calls, traffic hazards, stray animal reports, and related misdemeanors and felony incidents.
• Plan, execute, write, and serve search warrants; search suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contraband and lost or missing people.
• Serve arrest warrants; make arrests for crimes committed under penal and institute codes; perform booking procedures for new prisoners; contact and interview witnesses to gain additional information.
• Process and store evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintain records, and enter data into computer as necessary.
• Investigate organized crime and gang activities, subjects, groups, and representatives relative to assigned area of responsibility; collect intelligence information and produce cases and reports for presentation to the District Attorney.
• Review and investigate reports relating to vehicle theft and accidents.
• Conduct a variety of investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility including narcotics, crimes against property and persons; gather information from witnesses and informants; interview suspects; prepare reports, and follow up on investigations.
• Testify in juvenile and civil courts and DMV hearings; prepare and process court reports.
• Maintain and operate specialized police surveillance equipment including transmitters, radios, and cameras.
• Develop, conduct and participate in training exercises and classes; respond to and resolve questions and concerns; stay abreast of current crime trends and innovative policing techniques; implement new information into training programs as appropriate.
• Perform unique duties of assigned area of responsibility including SWAT, K-9, bicycle, and mounted police units.
• Assist other investigators and police divisions in related investigative activities.
• May serve in a lead capacity in the absence of immediate supervisor.
• Provide news releases to the media; conduct television interviews for public awareness.

Requirements

• Completion of (or current enrollment in) a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy, or previously employed as a Police Officer within the State of California, within twelve (12) months of application.
• Must successfully pass the academy prior to the completion of a background investigation.
• No experience is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education, supplemented by the completion of a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy is required.
• Valid California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid CPR Certificate.
• Must be 21 years of age or greater.
• Enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program.
• Must plan to reside within 1 hour driving distance from the Palm Springs Police Department.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation including a criminal history check for job related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph screening, credit check, psychological screening and a physical and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Experience Completion of (or current enrollment in) a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy, or previously employed as a Police Officer within the State of California, within twelve (12) months of application.
• Desirable: High school diploma or equivalent education, supplemented by the completion of a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy.

Benefits

The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehensive benefit program for employees including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retiree Health Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Plan through Calfornia Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)

Pay

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are made at the range minimum.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on department needs.