Pre-Service Police Officer

This recruitment is continuous and may close without further notice. The City of Rialto is seeking to fill a Police Officer (Pre-Service) vacancy within the Police Department. The Rialto Police Department is dedicated to selecting those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality. Under direct supervision, a Police Officer will perform a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, crime prevention and suppression; perform assignments in specialized areas including; motorcycle patrol, K-9 programs, street crime prevention, gang suppression, community oriented policing, and related program areas. Additionally, a Police Officer will perform a variety of duties relative to an assigned area responsibility. The ideal candidate exhibits a strong leadership, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to service. The City is looking for individuals willing to join a culture that embraces industry best practices and innovation through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Under direct supervision, a Police Officer will perform a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, crime prevention and suppression; perform assignments in specialized areas including; motorcycle patrol, K-9 programs, street crime prevention, gang suppression, community oriented policing, and related program areas. Additionally, a Police Officer will perform a variety of duties relative to an assigned area responsibility. The ideal candidate exhibits a strong leadership, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to service. The City is looking for individuals willing to join a culture that embraces industry best practices and innovation through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The Police Officer is the journey level class in the Police Officer series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities under general supervision. Incumbents may receive special assignments taskforces. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Corporal in that the latter is responsible for the performance of the more complex and difficult tasks and for providing field supervision of assigned personnel and activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS -Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and crime prevention and suppression; performs assignments in specialized areas including motorcycle patrol, K-9 program, street crime prevention, gang suppression, community oriented police and related program areas. Enforces state, local and federal laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects; coordinates crime scene control and investigation activities. Patrols a designated area of the City to ensure security of life and property, observe situations and deter or prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances. Responds to general public service and crime victim calls, traffic hazards, stray animal reports and related misdemeanors and felony incidents; deploys police dog to protect self and others as assigned. Plans, executes, writes and serves search warrants; search suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contraband, and lost or missing people. Serves arrest warrants; makes arrests for crimes committed under penal and institute codes; performs booking procedures for new prisoners; contacts and interviews suspects and witnesses to gain additional information. Processes and stores evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintains records and enters data into computer as necessary. Investigates traffic accidents and incidents; responds to calls; requests emergency services as required; provides traffic and crowd control. Prepares a variety of reports and documents on assigned cases; prepares and maintains files; ensures documentation of all case activities. Reviews and investigates reports related to vehicle theft/accidents and cellular phone fraud; identifies locations of illicit drug use and sales. Provides assistance in a variety of investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility including narcotics, crime suppression and theft; gathers information from witnesses and informants; interviews suspects; prepares reports and follows up on investigations. Testifies in court and associated hearings; prepares and processes documents and reports as assigned. Maintains and operates specialized police surveillance equipment including transmitters, radios and cameras. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required; within the scope of this classification. 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 inclusive of: Operations, services and activities of a law enforcement program. Law enforcement terminology and concepts. Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control and investigation. Methods and techniques of investigating criminal activity. Problem solving methods and techniques. Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure, and preservation. Laws governing the rights of citizens including apprehension, arrest and custody procedures. Methods and techniques of communicating and implementing crime prevention programs. Use of firearms and other modern police equipment. Operational characteristics of police equipment and