Police Officer I - III (Lateral Full-Time)

Bear Valley Community Services District is currently recruiting for full-time and part-time Police Officer Lateral/Trained positions. The ideal candidate will be a lateral transfer from another agency, or someone recently retired that is still interested in employment. 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 for a least one or more continuous years as a Police Officer or Sheriff's Deputy with another law enforcement agency. Only qualified candidates should apply. SALARY SCALE: Police Officer I - $2692 - $3436 biweekly Police Officer II - $2826 - 3607 biweekly Police Officer III - $2968 - $3788 biweekly SIGN ON BONUS: Full-time - $10,000 (1st payment of $5k within 30 days / 2nd payment of $5k after successful completion of probationary period (one-year) This position is open until filled. JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs field and/or administrative police work in order to protect life and property by detecting and preventing the commission of crimes and enforcing laws and ordinances; may work in various special assignments as required; performs other related duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The following classifications of Police Officer are distinguished by the possession of a current and valid certificate issued by the State of California through the Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST): Based on experience, qualifying applicants would be placed under the specified level depicted below: Police Officer I: California Basic POST certificate Police Officer II: California POST Intermediate certificate. Police Officer III: California POST Advanced certificate. Advanced classification does not vest supervisorial authority; it only indicates POST certification level. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: All duties are performed under the supervision of the Police Sergeant who reports to the Chief of Police. Police Officers I–III do not perform any supervision of any classification. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are typical for the various classifications. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address agency needs and changing business practices . Confront problems and enforce laws professionally and within established guidelines Patrol assigned areas by car, foot, or all-terrain vehicle Conduct initial and follow-up investigations Traffic enforcement; stop drivers operating vehicles under violations of the law; warn drivers against illegal practices; issue citations; make arrests for traffic violations Operate a vehicle safely under varied and sometimes difficult conditions, including emergencies Examine and control crime scenes of all types; provide effective traffic control and management of traffic accident scenes; write traffic accident reports and draw related diagrams Respond to calls regarding burglaries, robberies, homicides, suicides, thefts, domestic violence, and other violations of law; take appropriate action as prescribed by law and departmental policy Respond to fires, accidents or emergency situations, keep bystanders out of danger, safeguard property and render first-aid and/or cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the ill or injured in compliance with departmental training and standards Maintain composure and take appropriate action during emergency or tense situations; physically control individuals, if necessary, with the reasonable use of force prescribed by law and departmental policy Meet qualification standards in the discharge of firearms; proper care, handling and maintenance of firearms and other protective and restraint equipment Practice and emphasize the principles of Community Oriented Policing; participate in community policing efforts and problem-solving projects; conduct a thorough analysis of problems in assigned areas to identify root causes of crime and apply problem-solving principles Work with the community and other District departments to address crime, reduce fear and improve police-community relations Organize or assist in the organization of community meetings aimed at solving specific problems or improving community living standards Recognize visible signs of disorder which often lead to neighborhood deterioration and take positive action to improve the situation through coordination of actions with investigators and other officers, as well as community groups and individuals Conduct parolee and probationary checks Serve warrants Testify in court in connection with the prosecution of offenders; coordinate with the Office of the District Attorney Perform Code Enforcement activities Search for wanted or missing persons and lost children Provide information and assistance to the general public; promote the vision and goals of the organization Provide ethical leadership and uphold ethical standards Act courteously toward others and take directions from supervisors, while maintaining good working relationships with other members of the Department and District Work extended and irregular hours as required; maintain availability for on-call status Complete scheduled assignments in a quality manner and on time; provide dependable service to the community Communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare extensive and complex reports, which may be used as a basis for potential prosecutions in court; use of police radio in a professional and court