Police Officer Lateral

Classification Definition

Top Step Officer with Maximum

Incentives:

$134,280 Annually. This recruitment is continuous and may close without further notice.

To perform a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and crime prevention and suppression; to perform assignments in specialized areas including motorcycle patrol, K-9 programs, street crime prevention, gang suppression, community oriented police and related program areas; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

• Performs a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and crime prevention and suppression; performs assignments in specialized areas including motorcycle patrol, K-9 program, street crime prevention, gang suppression, community oriented police and related program areas.
• Enforces state, local and federal laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects; coordinates crime scene control and investigation activities.
• Patrols a designated area of the City to ensure security of life and property, observe situations and deter or prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
• Responds to general public service and crime victim calls, traffic hazards, stray animal reports and related misdemeanors and felony incidents; deploys police dog to protect self and others as assigned.
• Plans, executes, writes and serves search warrants; search suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contraband, and lost or missing people.
• Serves arrest warrants; makes arrests for crimes committed under penal and institute codes; performs booking procedures for new prisoners; contacts and interviews suspects and witnesses to gain additional information.
• Processes and stores evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintains records and enters data into computer as necessary.
• Investigates traffic accidents and incidents; responds to calls; requests emergency services as required; provides traffic and crowd control.
• Prepares a variety of reports and documents on assigned cases; prepares and maintains files; ensures documentation of all case activities.
• Reviews and investigates reports relating to vehicle theft/accidents and cellular phone fraud; identifies locations of illicit drug use and sales.
• Provides assistance in a variety of investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility including narcotics, crime suppression and theft; gathers information from witnesses and informants; interviews suspects; prepares reports and follows up on investigations.
• Testifies in juvenile and civil courts and associated hearings; prepares and processes documents and reports as assigned.
• Maintains and operates specialized police surveillance equipment including transmitters, radios and cameras.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum requirements as a condition of hire:

• Completion of the Police Academy.

Must be currently employed or have been employed within the previous twelve months (and completed probation) as a Peace Officer with a POST recognized California Law Enforcement Agency.

High School diploma or equivalent supplemented by course work in police science, criminal justice or a related field.

Must possess a valid California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate. This Certificate Must be attached to your application.

Possession of a State of California driver license.

• Operations, services and activities of a law enforcement program.
• Law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control and investigation.
• Methods and techniques of investigating criminal activity.
• Problem solving methods and techniques.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure, and preservation.
• Laws governing the rights of citizens including apprehension, arrest and custody procedures.
• Methods and techniques of communicating and…