What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Brawley (CA)?
JOB BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform law enforcement and related services to safe guard the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens in the City of Brawley; respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance. Incumbents detect, apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce State laws, Federal laws, and City Ordinances; and perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
OTHER DUTIES:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform law enforcement and related services to safe guard the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens in the City of Brawley; respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and other requests for assistance. Incumbents detect, apprehend and arrest criminals; enforce State laws, Federal laws, and City Ordinances; and perform a variety of specialized duties as assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Patrol a designated area of the City of Brawley in a motor vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot, to detect or prevent criminal activity, collect evidence and information and provide general assistance to the public.
- Receive and investigate complaints and reports of law violations.
- Conducts initial investigations; obtain information and statements, and prepare reports.
- Makes arrests; apprehend suspects and fugitives; log patrol activities; transport prisoners.
- Serve warrants, present evidence and testify in court.
- Respond to crime and collision scenes; assure protection of the scene and physical evidence; perform preliminary investigations as required.
- Communicate with other City of Brawley Departments and personnel, law enforcement agencies and health care providers to coordinate efforts, resolve problems, and exchange information.
- Utilize and maintain a variety of specialized equipment such as firearms, taser, impact weapons, police vehicles, radios, handcuffs, and other equipment pertinent to the assignment.
- Prepare and maintain records and logs related to daily activities as required by the Department.
- Prepare clear and concise incident and investigative reports.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Salary : $4,575 - $5,296