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Newly Hired Police Officers are Now Eligible for a $30,000 Bonus (as outlined in Resolution No. 2024/136)! Competitive Monthly Cafeteria Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits! Bilingual Incentive Pay, Educational Incentive Pay, POST Certificate Incentive Pay and so much more! This is a continuous posting and job posting may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER – Must be currently employed as a Full-Time Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff in the State of California continuously for at least one year.

Under general supervision, a Police Officer protects persons and property, provides law enforcement, maintains order, controls traffic, prevents crime and juvenile delinquency, conducts investigations, handles jail and desk duties; performs related duties as required.

Positions in this class are occupied by sworn police officers. Officers may be armed and may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes. Shift schedules may be changed periodically and job assignments may be rotated among patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation and administrative services. The duties require initiative, resourcefulness, analytical skills and the ability to adopt a quick, effective and responsible course of action in emergencies.

The work involves frequent contact with the public, often in situations where relations may be strained.

• Patrols an assigned area by car, motorcycle, or foot to observe, investigate, and report suspicious and hazardous conditions.

• Apprehends and arrests law violators.

• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.

• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions and takes statements from complainants, suspects and witnesses; completes case reports.

• Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles.

• Handles missing persons' cases and works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and delinquency control programs.

• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issues citations.

• Appears in court to present evidence and testimony.

• Searches, guards, transports and assists in the booking and custodial care of prisoners.

• Serves writs, warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.

• May be assigned to assist in conducting special studies related to the Police Department.

• May be assigned to evidence, training, investigations or other administrative assignments.

• Provides information and direction to the public and assists in developing community crime prevention programs.

• May speak before business, school, civic and social groups.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Basic law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.

- Principles and techniques of traffic control.

- Basic interviewing methods and principles.

- Principles, practices, and safe work methods used in collecting, processing, logging, storing, and safeguarding evidence, property, and materials including hazardous materials.

- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and department rules, policies, and procedures.

- Self defense principles and practices.

- Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including officer safety standards and safe driving principles and practices.

- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.

- Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

- Automated law enforcement information systems and procedures.

- Public and agency desk procedures and methods for providing services and information including those related to collecting, maintaining, and releasing information, files, and documents.

- Law enforcement record…