Police Officer; Lateral

City of Pinole - Police Department:
Police Officer - Lateral

Are you an experienced law enforcement professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve a vibrant community? The City of Pinole is seeking lateral police officers who are committed to public safety, integrity, and community engagement. If you are a POST-certified peace officer ready to bring your skills and experience to a supportive, professional team, we want you on board!

Plus full benefits including retiree medical coverage and a signing bonus, professional development, and a supportive team environment.

Apply today - we are motivated to move laterals through the hiring process expeditiously!

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of patrol and related duties involving the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and ordinances; makes investigations, assists in the preparation of cases and testifies in court; serves in specialized departmental roles as assigned; provides information and assistance to the public; performs related work as assigned.

This class receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant or Police Commander, depending upon assignment. No direct supervision is provided, however, direction may be provided to other officers and part‑time Cadet, Reserve Officer or volunteer staff on a project basis.

This sworn, working‑level law enforcement class performs all non‑supervisory assignments found in a municipal police department. While incumbents are normally assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol or traffic enforcement, all functional areas of the law‑enforcement field, including investigation, are included due to the size and organization of the department. This class is distinguished from Police Sergeant in that the latter is the first supervisory level in this sworn class series.

• Patrols the City within an assigned area in a radio dispatched automobile to secure life and property, observe situations and deter crime by providing high visibility.
• Responds to emergency calls for service, disturbances, thefts, burglaries, vehicle accidents, domestic disputes, suspicious activities and other incidents to protect public safety and property, resolve problems, diffuse situations and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Provides information, directions and assistance to the public in a variety of situations; takes reports and assists the public with complaints or unusual situations.
• Observes, monitors and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; stops and warns drivers or issues citations as appropriate; provides direction and traffic control in accident or incident situations, special events or other congested situations.
• Makes arrests and serves warrants and subpoenas; takes individuals into custody and may transport them for medical clearance and/or booking at a longer‑term facility, as required.
• Secures crime scenes and evidence; interviews suspects, victims and witnesses; collects and preserves evidence; performs complete investigations and/or cooperates with other law‑enforcement agencies providing investigative and case development support.
• Assists the City Attorney or the District Attorney staff in preparing, documenting and developing cases and gathering information; testifies in court as required.
• Prepares reports; prepares and maintains logs, records and accurate files.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the community, including specific targeted groups, such as the elderly or school‑age youth.
• Directs the activities of police support personnel and/or volunteers in office and field situations.
• Performs and/or coordinates specific program or project areas, such as:

• Community‑oriented policing
• School liaison
• Project and resource development
• Investigations
• Crime prevention
• Field training officer

• Provides mutual aide to other law‑enforcement agencies as dispatched and in accordance with departmental policy.
• May perform dispatch duties on a relief or as needed basis.

• Law‑enforcement principles, practices and techniques related to patrol,…