Police Officer Entry Level/Lateral
Job in
Merced, Merced County, California, 95343, USA
Listing for:
City of Merced
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Police Officer, Legal Counsel
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Government
Police Officer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
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 serve as a role model of impeccable character, trustworthiness, and willingness to help and serve people in need; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Police Officer – This is the first level in the Police Officer series. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Police Officer by the years of experience and certification requirement. Advancement to the Senior Police Officer requires four and one‑half years of satisfactory performance with the Merced Police Department and possession of an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate.
Senior Police Officer – This is the advanced working level in the Police Officer series. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and are generally filled by advancement from the Police Officer classification, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience and certifications. Advancement to the Senior level requires at least five years of satisfactory performance with the Merced Police Department and possession of an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate.
REPORTS
TO
Police Sergeant or higher ranking officer.
CLASSES SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Patrol designated areas of the City in car, by foot, or other means to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; maintain awareness of and remain alert for wanted suspects, known criminals, stolen vehicles, missing persons, traffic violators, and crimes in progress; stop and question suspicious persons; issue warnings and citations.Respond to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, property control, civil complaints, animal control, and related incidents; respond to and provide assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non‑criminal in nature;
assist in a variety of emergencies.Conduct property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities.Conduct investigations at scenes of incidents to which summoned or incidents observed; determine what, if any crime has been committed; perform undercover and surveillance activities; identify, collect, preserve, process, photograph, and book evidence and property; locate and interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects; execute search warrants, identify and interrogate suspects; prepare reports of incidents and investigations; follow up on investigations when assigned.Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants; secure statements; apprehend and arrest offenders for crimes committed under federal, state and local laws and codes; control and mitigate people under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other potentially hostile situations.Testify in juvenile, civil, traffic, municipal, and criminal courts, and parole and DMV hearings; prepare and present evidence; respond to mandatory court calls.Arrest, detain, transport, and take responsibility for the care and safety of detained persons.Perform traffic control assignments; direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency situations; provide traffic and crowd control; assist and advise motorists; use radar to detect speed; issue traffic citations and warnings; investigate traffic accidents.Serve as officer in charge or in a variety of special program areas including the Special Enforcement Team, detective, multi‑agency task forces, and administration, as assigned.Perform special work with juveniles, as needed.Serve as a Field Training Officer, as assigned; train new recruits and lateral police officers.Participate in continuous…
Position Requirements
Less than 1 Year
work experience
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