Police Officer - Pre-Service

Applicants that are enrolled or currently attending, a POST approved Basic Police Academy, will get paid as a Police Recruit at $8 ,164.00 per month. Upon graduation from a POST approved Basic Police Academy, applicants will receive the Police Officer salary of $9,086.81 per month. The top salary range for this position currently reaches $139,167.84, PLUS, an excellent benefits package! Under direct supervision, will perform law enforcement and crime prevention work to protect public safety, health and welfare; uphold and enforce federal, state and local laws; may be assigned to special assignments; and perform related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Supervision is provided by Chief of Police or designee. Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: (These functions may not be present in all positions in this classification. When a position is filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.) Uphold and enforce the law to include: municipal and penal codes, state and local ordinances without malice or prejudice; patrols City in radio-equipped car or on foot; patrols an assigned beat; answer calls for the protection of life and property. Receive, recall, and carry out orders from supervising officers; apprehend and arrest law violators using verbal commands, physical strength and deadly force; issue traffic and other citations; recognize, assess and handle emergency situations; inspect premises; investigate crimes and conduct interviews; and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds. Collect, preserve, package and label evidence at crime scenes; operate a motor vehicle and/or work outside under a variety of weather conditions; identify illegal substances and recognize the symptomology of substances such as drugs and intoxicants; and determine whether a crime is being committed. Check buildings for physical security; search, fingerprint, transport and maintain physical care and/or control over individuals in custody. Handle traffic and/or crowd control; assists outside agencies such as the fire department and other federal, state and local agencies; write reports, citations and warnings; testify in court; tender first aide; attend briefings; recall and interpret directions. Control stressful and emotional situations through verbal commands and/or physical force; and provide information to the public regarding methods for self-protection during emergency situations and disasters. Perform a multitude of activities at one time; be punctual; perform extensive research and background investigations utilizing a variety of resources to include the computer systems of the city, county, state, federal government; communicate and receive information via police radio; communicate with and relay orders to other officers; perform related duties as assigned; maintain regular attendance. Education: High School Diploma or GED required. College level coursework in Criminal Justice/ Administration of Justice or related field are desirable. Licenses And Certificates: Must possess and maintain a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License as a condition of employment. Pursuant to Penal Code section 832.4, as a condition of employment, all permanent, non-probationary police officers must possess and maintain a valid and current California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic certificate. Ineligibility or decertification from P.O.S.T. will automatically make a person in this position ineligible to serve in the capacity of a peace officer. Police Officers must possess a valid and current Basic certificate from the P.O.S.T. at the time of hire or obtain a proof of Eligibility (POE) from P.O.S.T. within ten (10) days of hire. Police Officer Pre-Service must either be currently enrolled or have completed a P.O.S.T. certified basic police academy but need not have successfully completed a field training program at the time of hire. Police Officer Pre-Service must possess a valid and current Basic certificate from the P.O.S.T. at the time of hire or obtain a Proof of Eligibility (POE) from P.O.S.T. within ten (10) days of appointment. Police Officer Lateral must be currently employed as a full-time sworn Peace Officer in the State of California from a P.O.S.T. participating agency or department and must possess a valid and current Basic certificate from the P.O.S.T. at the time of hire or obtain a Proof of Eligibility (POE) from P.O.S.T. within ten (10) days of appointment. Knowledge of: Departmental policies, operations and standard procedures; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; code principles, law enforcement methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention and suppression. Business letter writing and other document preparation methods. Ability to: Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately. Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations. Prepare timely, accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system. Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Use and care of firearms. Work in physically confrontational and emotionally charged situations. Respond to emergencies. Read maps and legal documents, interpret abstract and concrete variables. Communicate before groups with poise and voice control. Apply logic/data to define problems and draw conclusions. Apply own rationale to solve problems, work within set standards and communicate clearly. Special Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of app