Police Officer (Lateral)

JOB Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, to perform law enforcement, crime prevention, traffic control, and crime investigation activities; to perform assigned, specialized law enforcement duties; to assist the public in a variety of ways; and to do related work as required.
Police Officer is the full-time, experienced and trained, intermediate working level class for City law enforcement officers. Incumbents may rotate through various jobs and are expected to perform the full range of Police Officer law enforcement assignments. Duties may include specialized assignments such as, but not limited to, field training officer, criminal investigation, narcotics enforcement, public safety presentations, delinquency prevention, and other assignments. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, and job assignments are typically performed with minimal guidance and supervision with the expectations that incumbents have the ability to choose among alternatives in completing tasks. Work is typically performed in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations which may involve exposure to potential personal danger. Some moderate to heavy physical labor and activity may be needed in certain situations. Outdoor work may include inclement weather. Assignments are occasionally performed in unpleasant or risky conditions. In addition to other City requirements, any offer of employment for a Police Officer is conditional upon the candidate’s successful completion of a background check, polygraph examination and extensive psychological testing. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Patrols assigned areas in an automobile and on foot, checking for crime and dangerous conditions; enforces State and local laws and traffic ordinances; responds to calls from the public regarding crimes, preservation of the peace, and protection of life and property; pursues and apprehends suspects; conducts initial and follow-up investigations of crimes; interviews witnesses and victims of crimes and others who may have information relating to the whereabouts of suspects; conducts undercover investigations; assists and cooperates with other law enforcement and public safety agencies; serves warrants and makes arrests; prepares reports of incidents and investigations; searches crime scenes for physical evidence such as fingerprints, footprints, and tire marks; photographs crime scenes; transports, books, and has responsibility for the care and custody of detained persons; issues traffic citations and performs traffic control work; performs accident investigations; may serve as field training officer or officer-in-charge; may perform investigations or other specialized law enforcement work as assigned; performs a wide range of law enforcement and community assistance duties, including public safety education. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION High School diploma or GED required.
Graduation from POST Academy required.

• Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities would be graduation from the POST academy and current experience working as a California peace officer.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in their assigned work environment, including where applicable the operation of motorized vehicles and equipment.

This job description is not a contract and does not affect the at-will status of employment. The City reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.