Police Officer; Lateral

RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW

We are currently recruiting for a Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate.

Lateral Officer applicants must possess a valid "Basic" certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and be currently working or recently employed as a Police Officer or Sheriff's Deputy with another law enforcement agency.

Academy Graduate applicants must be a graduate of a POST certified Police Academy and attach a copy of your Academy certificate.

Applicants that meet the minimum requirements for the position will be invited to a panel interview.

The interview will consist of questions regarding the applicants' education, experience, interest and qualifications to determine suitability for law enforcement service.

A preliminary review of applicants' PHS will be conducted to ensure nothing in their background is inconsistent with performing peace officer duties. Applicants must receive a score of 3 or greater (using a 5-point scale) to pass the PHS review phase.

To be placed on the eligibility list, applicants must receive a panel interview score of 70% or greater and pass the preliminary review of their PHS with a score of 3 or greater. This is a continuous recruitment. Candidates will remain on the eligibility list for a period of up to twelve months.

Selected candidates will advance to the Chief's Interview.

California Government Code 1031(f) requires all California peace officers to be free from any emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Peace officers must also be free from any physical condition that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers. As a condition of employment, candidates recommended for the position must pass a psychological evaluation and medical examination.

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.

Receives general supervision from higher level sworn supervisory and management staff.

Exercises technical supervision over non-sworn personnel. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Patrol the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.

Answer calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanors and felonies.

Respond to general public service calls including animal complaints, domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, and related incidents.

Collect, process, photograph and present evidence using scientific techniques including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence.

Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; check speed with radar; issue warnings and citations.

Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.

Conduct investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.

Conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys.

Conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, auto theft, white-collar crime, and narcotics; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.

Investigate juvenile related crimes including child abuse and juvenile narcotics; coordinate youth services with outside agencies and organizations including local school districts; conduct community presentations and instruct assigned classes.

Identify suspects; conduct interviews and interrogations; apprehend and arrest offenders.

Contact and interview victims and witnesses; preserve and investigate crime scenes.

Conduct covert, undercover investigations as assigned.

Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.

Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.

Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as…