Police Officer

DEFINITION

• Under general supervision, performs general field patrol duties in the prevention of crime, enforcement of law and order and the safeguarding of the public;
• performs special assignments in the field of police work such as the investigation of criminal offenses or the control of juveniles;
• and does related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrols an assigned area on an assigned shift in a police unit or on foot to observe suspicious cars and persons, violations of traffic and other laws and disturbances of law and orderResponds to radio dispatchers and answers emergency calls and complaints;
• renders first aid to injured or critically ill personsServes warrants and makes arrestsPursues offenders when necessaryTakes required action to protect scenes of accidents or crimes to preserve evidenceMakes preliminary investigations of incidents and accidents including interviewing of victims and witnesses, locating missing witnesses and checking out leadsProvides information, advice and counsel to the public and persons involved in incidents or accidentsWith the aid of a police dog, assists in searches for lost children an fugitives and the control of disorderly crowdsPrepares activity log and incident and accident reportsConducts follow-up investigations of crimes and misdemeanorsWrites case reports and assists in preparation and presentation of cases for trialInvestigates cases involving juveniles;

participates in training courses and conferencesMay serve as desk officer in receiving and answering complaints and dispatching callsMay relieve superior in his absence or as directed QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Ability to : Read and understand laws and regulations and departmental policies, rules and procedures, to other with an aptitude for law enforcement workThink clearly and act effectively in emergency situationsObserve and remember names, faces and details of incidentsUnderstand and follow written and oral directionsWrite clear and accurate reportsLearn the use and care of small firearmsGet along well with the publicMeet established physical and medical standards

Education and Experience : Educational achievement equivalent to graduation from high school. Some college preferred.

Licenses / Certificates : Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained as valid during the course of employment.

Special Condition : Police Officers hired after March 1, 1988 must refrain from smoking tobacco or any other non-tobacco substance at any time, on or off duty.

The City of Hermosa Beach places a high priority on the health and safety of our City’s workforce and our community. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that all City staff members, Commissioners / Board Members, contractors, and volunteers of our City be fully vaccinated.

All City staff members must be fully vaccinated by November 12, 2021, as a condition of employment. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation under a medical / disability or religious exemption.

The City of Hermosa Beach is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all City staff members and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.