Police Officer (Lateral)

RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW We are currently recruiting for a Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate. 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 as a Police Officer or Sheriff's Deputy with another law enforcement agency. Academy Graduate applicants must be a graduate of a POST certified Police Academy and attach a copy of your Academy certificate. APPLICATION: To be considered for this position, applicants must submit an application with detailed information in each of the following sections of the application: Education, Work Experience, Certificates and Licenses, and Skills. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a complete, detailed application. PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT/BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Peace Officers are responsible for protecting and serving the public and are entrusted with substantial authority to carry out those responsibilities. As such, the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requires that the history of peace officer applicants be thoroughly investigated to make sure that nothing in their background is inconsistent with performing peace officer duties. Applicants are required to attach a completed POST Personal History State (PHS) to their application. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. To obtain a copy of the POST Personal History Statement, log onto: https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/2-251-phsPeaceOfficers.pdf 1. Download Form # POST 2-251 * Personal History Statement - Peace Officer. 2. Save it to your computer. 3. Fill out the PHS completely and then upload it as an "attachment" to your application. Signatures and initials are not required at this time. If selected for the position, you will be asked to sign, date, and initial your PHS in the presence of our background investigator. *Applicants must submit POST 2-251 Version 1/2024 -Earlier versions of the form will not be accepted. APPLICATION REVIEW: Applicants that meet the minimum requirements for the position will be invited to a panel interview. PANEL INTERVIEW: The interview will consist of questions regarding the applicants' education, experience, interest and qualifications to determine suitability for law enforcement service. PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) REVIEW: A preliminary review of applicants' PHS will be conducted to ensure nothing in their background is inconsistent with performing peace officer duties. Applicants must receive a score of 3 or greater (using a 5-point scale) to pass the PHS review phase. ELIGIBILITY LIST: To be placed on the eligibility list, applicants must receive a panel interview score of 70% or greater and pass the preliminary review of their PHS with a score of 3 or greater. This is a continuous recruitment. Candidates will remain on the eligibility list for a period of up to twelve months. CHIEF'S INTERVIEWS: Selected candidates will advance to the Chief's Interview. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION & MEDICAL EXAMINATION: California Government Code 1031(f) requires all California peace officers to be free from any emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Peace officers must also be free from any physical condition that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers. As a condition of employment, candidates recommended for the position must pass a psychological evaluation and medical examination. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from higher level sworn supervisory and management staff. Exercises technical supervision over non-sworn personnel. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: Patrol the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances. Answer calls and complaints involving automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanors and felonies. Respond to general public service calls including animal complaints, domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, and related incidents. Collect, process, photograph and present evidence using scientific techniques including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence. Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; check speed with radar; issue warnings and citations. Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations. Conduct investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents. Conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys. Conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, auto theft, white-collar crime, and narcotics; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution. Investigate juvenile related crimes including child abuse and juvenile narcotics; coordinate youth services with outside agencies and organizations including local school districts; conduct community presentations and instruct assigned classes. Identify suspects; conduct interviews and interrogations; apprehend and arrest offenders. Contact and interview victims and witnesses; preserve and investigate crime scenes. Conduct covert, undercover investigations as assigned. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension o