• Patrols assigned areas, streets, road and highways within the City; maintains surveillance to prevent or detect criminal activity and traffic violations; responds to dispatched calls and emergencies; provides back-up assistance to other officers as needed; locates, apprehends and arrests law violators; performs physical searches and seizures; transports detainees for booking.
• Secures crime scenes and determines the need for additional and/or specialized Police Department units.
• Assists with criminal investigation activities, including the collection of evidence and the questioning of suspects, victims and witnesses.
• Assists EMS / Fire Department personnel as needed; provides first aid to injured persons. Serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Responds to and investigates traffic accidents; participates in traffic enforcement activities.
• Performs other routine police work as required, including but not limited to directing traffic, providing police escort, assisting stranded motorists, transporting prisoners and mental patients, assisting with crowd control, etc.
• Prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed.
• Testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Participates in neighborhood and community relations programs; attends community meetings to enhance police / community relationships and to address safety issues; implements problem-solving techniques and strategies.
• Attends City and staff meetings as required.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies on cases and projects as appropriate.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints from the public regarding police and public safety matters.
• Keeps supervisor informed of problems encountered during assigned shift.
• May coordinate and/or participate in special teams, assignments, programs or projects as directed.

• Knowledge of: Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances.
• Departmental rules and regulations.
• Other state and local law enforcement agencies.
• Principles and practices of law enforcement, including patrol, crime prevention, investigation and custody and identification.
• Firearms, automotive, radio and other law enforcement equipment.
• The layout of local roads and of the locations and characteristics of various neighborhoods.
• Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for word and data processing.
• Basic record-keeping and report writing. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Safe work practices. Public / community relations techniques.

Ability to:

• Read, understand, interpret, apply and enforce federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Analyze problems encountered on the job and recommend solutions.
• Appraise situations and people accurately and quickly, and adopt an effective course of action.
• Perform responsible police work in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in criminal investigations.
• Observe, remember and recall detailed information, names, faces and facts.
• Work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others.
• React quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Deal courteously, yet firmly and effectively with the public in police situations.
• Properly use firearms and other work-related equipment.
• Learn standard police radio procedures and codes.
• Prepare clear and concise records and reports.
• Perform mathematical computations with accuracy.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary for successful job performance.

Education:

Graduation from high school or GED.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation.
• Graduation from an approved P.O.S.T. Academy and the ability to obtain Basic Certification as issued by the State of California Commission on Peace Officer’s Standards and Training.