Police Officer; California POST academy graduate

MUST BE A CALIFORNIA PEACE OFFICERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) ACADEMY GRADUATE

Under general supervision, to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; to investigate incidents and crimes; to enforce laws and ordinances, maintain order, protect life and property, detect and investigate crimes, and apprehend criminals; to serve as a role model of impeccable character, trustworthiness, and willingness to help and serve people in need;

and to do related work as required. Serves as Disaster Service Worker. FLSA Status:
Non-exempt. Bargaining Group:
Atwater Police Officers Association Safety Unit.

This is the working level Police Officer class, and the Police Officer is responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision. Incumbents may be assigned to special assignments.

• Has successfully completed a POST-certified basic academy approved by the Atwater Police Department.
• Does not possess a POST Basic certificate.

• Currently meets the minimum training standards and employment qualifications set forth by POST for Non-Designated Level I classification.
• Within twelve (12) months of application, has successfully completed at least one (1) year with the Atwater Police Department Reserve Corps as a Non-Designated Level I Reserve Police Officer.

• Has successfully completed twelve (12) months of satisfactory continuous employment as a full time regular sworn Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency within one (1) year of application.
• Possesses a valid California POST Basic certificate.

Police Sergeant or higher-ranking officer.

May serve as a shift lead officer. The following essential functions 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.

In an assigned area utilizing a variety of patrol methodologies including but not limited to automobile, bicycle, and foot patrol, performs patrol on an assigned shift; responds to calls of service; conducts property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities; stops and questions suspicious persons; assists with a variety of emergencies; issues citations for violations of laws and ordinances;

prepares reports of incidents and investigations on a computerized report writing system; contacts victims, witnesses, and suspects for detailed interviewing when required; secures statements; serves warrants; may have responsibility for preserving evidence at the scenes of incidents and crimes; follows-up on investigations when assigned; appears in court proceedings when summoned; arrests, detains, transports, and has responsibility for the care and safety of detained persons;

handles civil disputes and serves court orders; provides aid and support to other agencies; issues traffic citations and performs traffic control assignments; does accident investigations; performs a wide range of law enforcement assignments; may perform a variety of special assignments as directed; may provide investigation and law enforcement guidance to students; and may serve as a shift lead officer, as needed.

Performs essential functions while emphasizing community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents, and collaborative problem solving, and while de-emphasizing the paramilitary aspects of the job.

• Modern law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigations, and specialty areas of assignment.
• Laws of apprehension, arrest, and custody of person accused of felonies and misdemeanors.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence.
• Laws applicable to the apprehension, retention,…