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Police Officer (Lateral)
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Public Safety |
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Open |
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Open On A Continuous Basis To Establish An Eligibility List |
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Annual Salary $50,753.00 – $68,666.00 (Range 64)
PLUS $5,000 – 6,000 INCREMENTAL HIRING BONUSES
Hiring Bonuses:
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus payable on swearing-in date
• (Bonus is $1,500 with an Associate's Degree)
• (Bonus is $2,000 with a Bachelor's Degree)
• $1,000 Bonus at completion of FTO training
• $1,000 Bonus at completion of one-year probation
• $2,000 Bonus at completion of one additional year of service
Starting salary may not be above the Midpoint of the salary range. Higher starting salary is only available upon difficult to recruit basis or exceptional qualifications at the discretion of the City.
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DEFINITION Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and provision of information and assistance to the public; performs related work as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the first working level class in law enforcement, performing all duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace officer situations. Incumbents may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detectives, K-9, juvenile, crime prevention or other police-related functions. This class is distinguished from civilian police-related classes by the responsibilities and authorities associated with designation as a sworn peace officer under the laws of the state. It is further distinguished from Police Corporal in that the latter provides lead direction and training to officers, and performs investigative functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential function of Police Officer is to provide first working level class law enforcement duties. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations, and deter crime by providing high visibility; responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for service; enforces state, local and federal laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects and requests assistance as required; investigates juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents as the responding officer; coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses; oversees collection and preservation of physical evidence; restores order, protects life and property, and maintains other logs and records; investigates traffic accidents and provides traffic and crowd control as necessary; participates in special details and assignments, including K-9, motorcycle traffic officer and related activities; retrieves, identifies and returns found property and/or evidence to owners; provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and requests additional response; provides information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public; testifies in court, as subpoenaed. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts. Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations. Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work. Skill in: Observing and accurately recalling places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents. Remaining calm and taking appropriate action in tense situations. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Reading, interpreting and applying complex laws, procedures and policies. Making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines. Preparing clear and concise reports, records and other written materials. Understanding and following oral and written directions. Ability to: Learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation. |
| 12/20/2006 12:00 AM |
| Open Until Filled |
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Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license. Must be able to obtain required P.O.S.T. certification and maintain firearms qualification. Must be twenty-one years old by time of appointment.
Equivalent to graduation from high school. College level course work in criminology, law enforcement, social sciences, public administration or a closely related field is desirable.
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Must be able to meet physical, psychological and background standards. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. |
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