Police Officer (Lateral / Academy Graduate) - Eligibility List

Police Officer

Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of police duties including but not limited to conducting patrol of an assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, maintaining orders, protecting life and property, preventing, detecting and investigating crimes, maintaining law and order, apprehending criminals, performing community policing activities, special assignments, and other related law enforcement work as required.

Receive general supervision from assigned supervisor. Technical and functional supervision may be provided by other designated police department personnel.

Completion of a California Peace Officer & Standards Training Basic Police Academy.

Examples Of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Utilizing a variety of patrol methodologies, which include, but are not limited to automobile, bicycle, and foot patrol to respond to radio and dispatch calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observing, monitoring and controlling routine and unusual traffic conditions; assisting and advising motorists, and enforcing traffic safety laws.
• Coordinating and conducting complete investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gambling and narcotics violations, robberies, burglaries, thefts, accidents, deaths and similar events.
• Collecting and preserving evidence at scene of crime and / or accident; lifting fingerprints, drawing sketches, and taking photographs.
• Making arrests as necessary; interviewing victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogating suspects; searching and transporting prisoners; testifying and presenting evidence in court; serving warrants and subpoenas; keeping up-to-date on laws and procedures required for processing warrants; retrieving and requesting information involving arrests and subpoenas; filing complaints and performing other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
• Enforcing laws and ordinances, detecting and investigating crimes, maintaining order, protecting life and property; developing community-based methodologies for the prevention of crime.
• Contacting and cooperating with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Preparing reports of arrests, activities, and unusual incidents.
• Stopping drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warning drivers against unlawful practices; issuing citations and making arrests, as necessary.
• Maintaining contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserving good relationships with the general public.
• Preparing written reports on accidents, offenses, arrests, and on property impounded.
• Operating computer equipment and related software programs.
• Preparing reports on arrests and on property impounded;
• Inspecting establishments which provide alcoholic beverages and entertainment for conformance to all applicable laws and codes.
• Intervening in disputes to protect the public and to maintain order.
• Participating in training and related programs as directed.
• Exercising safety and precaution in the performance of law enforcement duties in accordance with the City's police departmental procedures and citywide safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to enter the job and / or to be learned within a defined short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of : Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory; Self defense tactics; Interviewing and interrogation techniques.

Ability to : Interpret and apply the current laws of arrest, search and seizure as well as, pertinent local, County, State and other laws. Interpret and apply the current law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques, and police records and reporting. Interpret and apply current criminal laws, codes, ordinances, and policies and procedure with particular reference to apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases. Interpret, apply and practice the safe use and care for firearms, equipment, tools and supplies; think and act quickly and safely in emergencies, exercise safety in the performance of all law enforcement work; and administer first aid and CPR as required. Observe and accurately recall critical details, including names, facts, faces, numbers, incidents, places and able to judge situations and persons accordingly; Apply standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system; Understand and carryout oral and written instructions in an independent manner; Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the essential functions / duties of this job classification as required by POST standards. Present oral reports and accounts, prepare thorough, accurate and detailed reports in written form and in pre-structured format; Utilize and apply good judgment in a variety of typical and / or unusual situations; Work cooperatively with others, including coworkers, members of the residential and business communities, community groups, and officials from other agencies, the general public, and those contacted in the course of work. Other related duties as assigned.

Education, and Experience Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Education : High school diploma, GED, or other equivalent educational courses. POST Basic Academy Certificate. License and Certification : Possession of a valid California driver's license at time of appointment. Lateral Candidates Must Provide Proof of possession of a California Basic POST Certificate.

After the evaluation of minimum qualifications, examination parts for this recruitment may include, but are not limited to the following : written exam, performance exam, oral appraisal interview, physical ability test, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If moved forward, candidates will be notified via email of the type of examination required for this recruitment.

Tools Used, Environmental Elements & Physical Demands

Typical office and field tools and equipment include : Computer, Keyboard And Monitor; Variety Of Printers And Copiers; Telephone Or Cell Phone; Pager; Print Kit; Calculator And 10-Key Adding Machine; Facsimile Machine; Two-Way Radio; Patrol Car, Including Computer And Printer; Paper Shredder Or Cutter; Specialized Computer Software; Car Radio; Gasoline Pumps; R.A.D.A.R. Guns; Taser Or ECD Devices; Hand-Pack Radios; Handguns, Shotguns, And In Some Cases, Rifles; Bullet Proof Vests; Ammunition; Eye, Ear, Hand And Head Protection Equipment; Handcuffs; Flashlight; Uniforms; Batons And Collapsible Batons; Chemical Agent Weapons; Chemical Reagents; Narcotics Test Kit; Citation Books, Report Forms, Pencils And Pens; Cameras / Tape Recorders / Video Cameras; Keys To A Variety Of City Locks, and other assigned equipment and tools necessary to successfully and safely perform responsibilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job classification. Work of all sworn personnel may be dangerous. When performing Police Officer duties, may go from being seated in a docile position in a police car to a highly energized position, and then return to the docile position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.