Police Officer Lateral

job title

police officer

applicants must be currently employed as a sworn police officer and submit a copy of post basic certificate in order to qualify.

Description:

under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required.

patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or bicycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; answers complaints including domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations; performs surveillance activities; conducts chemical, drug and alcohol testing; investigates suspicious circumstances. Enforces traffic laws; conducts complete accident investigations; controls and directs traffic when necessary;

performs crowd control, special event or riot duties; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; counsels and educates the community; administers first aid in cases of emergency; transports, books and is responsible for the care and custody of detained persons. Trains and assists less experienced personnel as assigned; may serve as a field training officer or in a variety of special program areas including schools liaison, k-9 programs, motorcycle traffic patrol, or other specialized areas of assignment.

May serve as a detective; coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigation of crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming and narcotics violations; performs undercover and surveillance activities; conducts registration and tracking of sex offenders; collects, preserves and maintains evidence and property. Obtains and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records; serves warrants and subpoenas;

testifies effectively in court proceedings; provides information and referrals in non-criminal situations; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies as warranted. Responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, city management and staff, and the public.

education and/or experience: any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a police officer. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be 21 years of age by the time of sworn appointment. Successful completion of some college course work in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.

Applicants must be currently employed as a sworn police officer and submit a copy of post basic certificate in order to qualify. License/certificate: possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class c california driver's license, and possession of a basic certificate from p.o.s.t. Must be a u.s. Citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for u.s. Citizenship.

Knowledge/abilities/skills: knowledge of: operations and standard operating procedures of a police department; principles of crime prevention and suppression; modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control and investigation; basic principles of law enforcement information systems; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations;

methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and…