Police Officer - Academy Graduate

Closing Date:
Continuous

Interview Date: TBD

Second Interview Date: TBD

Desired

Start Date:

TBD

• $5,000 hiring incentive ($2,500 at time of hire / $2,500 upon successful completion probation, 18 months).
• Relocation incentive for candidates outside of the area.
• OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS:
  Assistance through the recertification course may be available.

Please see the SELECTION PROCESS below for required attachment(s) to the electronic application. Applicants will not be able to "submit" the application, without first electronically attaching the required documents.

The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in the Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. This growing department currently has 180 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Come join our hard working and innovative team!

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Under general direction of assigned supervisor, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic laws; may work rotating shifts to preserve the peace and enforce the law. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification, but may act as lead worker for temporarily assigned employees, or special projects.

The Police Officer position is an Individual Contributor role that provides safety, security, trust and comfort to Santa Maria residents. Their role enables the enforcement of laws and promotion of safety so that the Santa Maria community is a safe place to live, work and raise a family.

Must submit verification of graduation from a valid CA POST Basic Academy with their application. Copies of ALL certifications are required at time of application submittal and must be easily readable in order to be considered for this recruitment.

These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization. This position:

• Performs law enforcement and crime prevention work.
• Controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic laws.
• Performs security patrols, first aid, detection, investigations, and arrests of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
• Carries out duties in conformance with local, state and federal laws and ordinances.
• Patrols city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas, etc.
• Performs work requiring good physical condition in a safe and effective manner and under all conditions; safely drive a vehicle under a variety of conditions; etc.
• Uses firearms and other weapons safely and accurately.
• Handles difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
• Responds to emergency radio calls; investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc.
• Takes appropriate law enforcement action including interrogations, evidence preservation, etc.
• Conducts follow-up investigations; prepares cases and testifies in court proceedings.
• Prepares a variety of reports.
• Undertakes community oriented police work; assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug abuse resistance education (DARE), traffic safety, etc.
• Scope of assigned area will depend on departmental structure and is at the discretion of the department director.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

DETAILED

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Police Officer

Due upon application:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• POST Basic Law Enforcement Certificate

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Graduation from a CA P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate Law Enforcement Academy.
• Current technical/professional knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; applicable laws and ordinances.
• Effective verbal and…