What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (Must be California POST academy graduate) position at City of Atwater?
MUST BE A CALIFORNIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (POST) ACADEMY GRADUATE
Under general supervision, to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; to investigate incidents and crimes; to enforce laws and ordinances, maintain order, protect life and property, detect and investigate crimes, and apprehend criminals; to serve as a role model of impeccable character, trustworthiness, and willingness to help and serve people in need; and to do related work as required. Serves as Disaster Service Worker. FLSA Status: Non-exempt. Bargaining Group: Atwater Police Officers Association Safety Unit.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the working level Police Officer class, and the Police Officer is responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision. Incumbents may be assigned to special assignments.
Pre-Experienced
Police Sergeant or higher-ranking officer.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
May serve as a shift lead officer.
Under general supervision, to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; to investigate incidents and crimes; to enforce laws and ordinances, maintain order, protect life and property, detect and investigate crimes, and apprehend criminals; to serve as a role model of impeccable character, trustworthiness, and willingness to help and serve people in need; and to do related work as required. Serves as Disaster Service Worker. FLSA Status: Non-exempt. Bargaining Group: Atwater Police Officers Association Safety Unit.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the working level Police Officer class, and the Police Officer is responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision. Incumbents may be assigned to special assignments.
Pre-Experienced
- Has successfully completed a POST-certified basic academy approved by the Atwater Police Department.
- Does not possess a POST Basic certificate.
- Currently meets the minimum training standards and employment qualifications set forth by POST for Non-Designated Level I classification.
- Within twelve (12) months of application, has successfully completed at least one (1) year with the Atwater Police Department Reserve Corps as a Non-Designated Level I Reserve Police Officer.
- Has successfully completed twelve (12) months of satisfactory continuous employment as a full time regular sworn Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency within one (1) year of application.
- Possesses a valid California POST Basic certificate.
Police Sergeant or higher-ranking officer.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
May serve as a shift lead officer.