Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PREVIOUS POLICE EXPERIENCE OR HAVE COMPLETED THE POLICE ACADEMY AND OBTAINED A P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE.

INCENTIVES AVAILABLE:

• UP TO 7.5% MAX EDUCATION INCENTIVE
• UP TO $11,000 HIRING INCENTIVE
• UP TO $5,000 RELOCATION INCENTIVE
• SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY 5% (WHEN AVAILABLE)
• ON DUTY WELLNESS TIME AND ACCESS TO FAMILY GYM

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 or administration; performs other related duties as required.

The Police Officer is the working level class performing the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities under general supervision. This class is distinguished from the next higher class in that the latter is a Police Sergeant or higher ranking officer. A Police Officer may also serve in a special assignment capacity.

Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant or higher ranking officer, depending upon assignment. Technical and functional support may be provided by a Senior Police Officer. May provide technical/training support for assigned officers, special programs, or when assigned as Field Training Officer or Senior Police Officer.

• Patrols assigned areas by car, bicycle, motorcycle, or on foot; 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; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control; operates handheld and stationary radar devices; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; serves search warrants and subpoenas; administers CPR and first aid in cases of emergency; issues citations and makes arrests; transports, books, and secures, directly or indirectly, the care and custody of detained persons.
• May be temporarily assigned special duties when appointed by the Chief of Police, such as Detective, Field Training Officer, DARE, Traffic, or Senior Police Officer.
• Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigation of crimes against persons and property or coordinates these activities with a Police Detective; collects, preserves, maintains, and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records; serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies in court in connection with prosecution of offenders; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies as warranted.
• Conducts property and building checks for burglary and other criminal activity; responds to questions, concerns, and requests for service from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.
• May serve as a Detective; independently reviews cases to investigate; 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.
• Trains and assists less experienced personnel as assigned; may serve as a Field Training Officer, officer-in-charge, or in a variety of special program areas.
• May serve as a Senior Police Officer that leads other police officers in their daily activities verifying the work of others for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards, specifications and policies. May serve as a Watch Commander for a patrol shift or special assignment detail as needed.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of…