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Police Officer Position

The Police Officer position with the Town of Truckee offers an opportunity to serve and protect one of California's most vibrant mountain communities. Located in the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, Truckee is known for its strong community values, year-round tourism, and active outdoor lifestyle. Given Truckee's seasonal population fluctuations and winter weather conditions, officers must demonstrate adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in diverse and sometimes challenging environments.

This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit mountain community.

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of patrol and community-based policing duties involving crime prevention and investigation, protection of life and property, and enforcement of laws, codes, and ordinances; responds to various emergencies and calls for service; performs investigations and assists in the preparation of cases; provides information and assistance to the public; participates in community relations activities; and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory and/or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This is the journey-level classification in the sworn Police Officer series responsible for performing a wide variety of community-based law enforcement duties in support of the Police Department. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

• Performs a variety of patrol and community policing duties to maintain a highly visible presence within the community for the purpose of identifying and deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, identifying and resolving community issues and problems, and providing assistance to the public.
• Using a variety of methods, patrols an area of the Town to observe and address suspicious or potential criminal activity; responds to emergency calls for service, including, but not limited to, disturbances, burglaries, vehicle accidents, domestic disputes, suspicious activities, deaths, and other incidents to protect public safety, life, and property; resolves problems and diffuses situations; enforces state and local laws, ordinances, and codes.
• 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 traffic; stops and warns motorists or issues citations as appropriate; assists motorists with inoperable vehicles and arranges for removal of vehicles; provides traffic control in accident or incident situations, special events, or as needed.
• 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.
• Secures crime scenes and evidence; conducts comprehensive investigations; 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.
• Prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed; prepares and maintains other related reports, logs, records, and accurate files.
• Represents the Town and the Police Department in special projects, public presentations, youth, and other community activities.
• Reviews local and regional crime trends for potential links and identifies trends; communicates with outside agencies to share and/or obtain information regarding investigations.
• Works with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and students to keep students safe, identify and resolve issues on campus, and prevent and investigate crime.
• Provides initial medical assistance and first aid to injured…