Police Officer (Pre-Service)

SIGNING BONUS! Successful candidates will be eligible for a $10,000 Recruitment Incentive Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of patrol and related duties involving the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws, codes, and ordinances; patrols areas of the City and conducts surveillance; performs investigative work; controls traffic flow and enforces traffic regulations; participates in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; responds to various emergencies and calls for service; assists in the preparation of cases and testifies in court; serves in specialized departmental roles as assigned; provides information and assistance to the public; and performs related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This journey level classification is responsible for independently performing sworn law enforcement duties in support of the Police Department and public safety. Positions at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Step 1: Online Application: In order to be considered for a law enforcement position with the Upland Police Department, applicants must submit an online application in response to a current job opportunity listed on the City's website. Step 2: Physical Requirements: Qualified applicants will be required to show proof of successful completion of a POST accredited Police Academy within the last 3 years, including proof of successfully passing the physical agility requirements during the Academy. Step 3: Oral Interview: Qualified applicants will be required to complete oral interviews as part of the recruitment process. Step 4: Background Investigation and Administrative Interviews: Qualified applicants will undergo a complete, comprehensive, POST approved Background Investigation including a Polygraph Examination. Upon completion of the background investigation, applicants may be invited to an Administrative Interview. Step 5: Conditional Job Offer: Following the successful completion of all prior steps, candidates may be made a conditional job offer. Job offers are conditional upon the successful completion of a psychological and medical examination. Step 6: Psychological and Medical Examinations: Qualified applicants shall undergo a psychological assessment by a qualified professional to determine their suitability for the position. In addition, applicants will complete a full medical examination, including drug screening. Additional Recruitment Scoring Information: Veteran Test Points: Applicants who served on active duty status in the U.S military may be eligible for 5 points added to the Oral Interview upon receiving a passing score. Applicants must submit form DD214 showing honorable discharge. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Performs a variety of community policing duties to maintain a highly visible presence within the community for the purpose of deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, and providing assistance to the public. Patrols an area of the City to observe and address suspicious or potential criminal activity; responds to emergency calls for service, including, but not limited to, disturbances, burglaries, vehicle accidents, domestic disputes, suspicious activities, deaths, and other incidents to protect public safety, life, and property; resolves problems and diffuses situations; enforces state and local laws, ordinances, and codes. Provides information, directions, and assistance to the public in a variety of situations; takes reports and assists the public with complaints or unusual situations. Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; stops and warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and makes arrests as necessary; assists motorists with inoperable vehicles; provides direction and traffic control in accident, incident, and emergency situations, special events, or other congested situations. Makes arrests and serves warrants and subpoenas; takes individuals into custody for medical clearance and/or booking at a longer-term facility; searches, fingerprints, photographs, and books prisoners. Prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed; prepares and maintains other related reports, logs, records, and accurate files. Secures crime scenes and gathers and preserves evidence; interviews suspects, victims, complainants, and witnesses; documents interviews; interrogates suspects; coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults. Conducts traffic studies and surveys and investigates traffic collisions; obtains accident statements and examines scene conditions; prepares written documentation of the scene and witness accounts; clears scene of obstructions and wreckage; reports traffic hazards; conducts and investigates accidents involving serious injury and/or fatality. Provides emergency medical assistance to the public when responding to calls for assistance and requests appropriate medical attention or advanced medical support, as necessary. Provides mutual aid to other law enforcement agencies as dispatched and in accordance with departmental policy; cooperates with other law enforcement agencies providing investigative and case development support. Assists in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required; sche