Police Officer; Lateral​/Academy Trained​/Academy

Overview

Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant, a Police Officer performs a variety of public safety duties in the enforcement of law and order.

Comprised of approximately 55 sworn and 17 civilian staff, the Cypress Police Department considers itself innovative, professional and a community-oriented law enforcement agency. The Department is organized into the following divisions:
Operations, Administration, and Investigations. Assignments available to staff are:
Patrol, Motors, K-9, General Investigations, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard Detail, S.W.A.T., or Crisis Negotiations Team.

• Patrol assignment in police unit, answer calls and act for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, burglaries, deaths and other criminal incidents.
• Make arrests as necessary.
• Interview victims, complainants and witnesses.
• Interrogate suspects/gather and preserve information.
• Testify and present evidence in court; work cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare legible and accurate written reports on a timely basis; search, fingerprint and transport prisoners.
• Direct traffic.
• Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required under emergency situations or as assigned.

• Knowledge of: Police methods and procedures; first aid and CPR techniques; criminal law with reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and preservation and presentation of evidence; offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory; self-defense tactics; interviewing and interrogation techniques; safe handling and operation of all public safety equipment;
  
  and health and safety codes pertaining to controlled substances.
• Ability to: Accurately observe and remember faces, numbers, incidents and places; safely and skillfully use and care for firearms; take swift appropriate action in emergency situations requiring independent judgment; learn, understand, interpret and obey laws and regulations, including police department policies and procedures; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system;
  
  operate modern office equipment including personal computers; maintain the established standards of performance and the physical requirements of the position; use accurate and quick independent judgment; drive and safely handle an emergency vehicle under normal and high speed situations; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Experience:
• Lateral applicants must possess a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate, have completed a probationary period with another California law enforcement agency and must be currently employed with that agency.
• Academy Trained applicants must have successfully completed a POST-approved police academy.
• Academy in Progress applicants must be currently enrolled at a POST-approved police academy.
• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university is desirable.
• Other Requirements:

• Minimum age of 21 at time of appointment.
• Applicant must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.
• Must have U.S. citizenship or have filed application for citizenship.
• Must have a valid California Class "C" driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Requires heavy lifting, carrying, climbing, running and exposure to potentially hazardous situations and environmental conditions. Applicant's vision must be 20/70 uncorrected and 20/20…