Police Officer Lateral

Eligible for $15,000 Bonus!

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION

$45.55 - $58.13 Hourly
$7,895.29 - $10,076.61 Monthly

$94,743.48 - $ Annually

$1,700 - Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits.

Education Incentive Pay, Bilingual Incentive Pay & so much more!

To be considered as a Police Officer Lateral, applicants must be actively employed by another POST-certified agency in order to transfer.

Final date to receive applications:

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met. You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH RESUME

RESUME

• Detail your experience
  , education
  , and training
  relevant to the position.
• Your application should cover your employment history for at least the past ten years (if employment history extends to 10 years or more).
• List your most recent experience first.
• Include at least three professional references (do not include relatives as references).

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; carries out special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement in general; conducts investigations; performs related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the lateral classification in the entry-level professional police class series requiring sworn peace officer status. Incumbents are assigned to any of a number of functional areas within the Police Department on a rotating basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

PATROL AND TRAFFIC SAFETY

Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property.

Answers calls for police services.

Enforces City, county, and state laws.

Makes field contacts and completes forms.

May conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.

As a Motor Officer, patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit.

Responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other emergencies.

Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions.

Assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.

Makes arrests as necessary.

Serves warrants and subpoenas.

Interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses.

Interrogates suspects.

Gathers and preserves evidence.

Receives, searches, and books prisoners.

Fingerprints and transports prisoners.

Testifies and presents evidence in court.

Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.

Writes reports and field notes.

Participates in staff development.

Attends briefings and training sessions.

Performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicles, firearms, and other equipment.

Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary.

Checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants.

Investigates scenes of vehicle accidents.

Provides emergency medical care as necessary.

Directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway.

Interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports.

Directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.

Assists the public and answers questions.

Administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance.

Establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

INVESTIGATIONS

Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming, and narcotics violations.

Participates in all normal enforcement activities, including enforcing local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid, and transporting prisoners.

Performs undercover and surveillance activities.

Interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.

Collects, preserves, and maintains evidence and property related to suspected crimes.

Serves warrants and subpoenas.

Prepares investigative reports and case information.

Provides testimony and evidence in court.

Answers questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the Department.

Develops and maintains good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts, which may be helpful in criminal investigations.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

As assigned, acts as training officer for new Police Officers; serves as field supervisor on individual calls requiring special attention; or conducts…