What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer (LATERAL/ ACADEMY COMPLETE) position at City of Santa Paula?
- SALARY INCREASE PER MOU EFFECTIVE FIRST FULL PAY PERIOD FOLLOWING 07/01/2026******
Academy Complete: Possession of a P.O.S.T Level 1 Basic Certificate and P.O.S.T academy trained within the last 36 months. Spanish speaking ability is desirable, as well as job related experience in a culturally diverse community.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Patrols assigned areas in radio equipped patrol vehicles or on foot; answers call for assistance from the public; makes arrests and issues citations for violation of law and/or ordinances; investigates misdemeanors and felonies; secures and preserves crime scenes and evidence for further investigation; enforces traffic laws; conducts interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects; testifies in court; provides information to general public; escorts and transports prisoners; prepares comprehensive reports; safeguards life and property and renders first aid to the injured in emergency situations; occasionally performs special duties as called up
Essential Job Functions: Vision Standards: 20/70 uncorrected, 20/30 corrected with some flexibility. Physical Standards: Good health and emotional stability, sufficient strength to perform occasional strenuous work under adverse conditions; body weight in proportion to height as determined by examining physician. Requires full unassisted ambulatory activity including bending, stooping, lifting up to 100 pounds, walking on uneven surfaces, running, climbing, lying prone, and driving. Requires hand and finger dexterity for operation of weapons and computer keyboard, and searching suspects.
QUALIFICATIONS: Age: A minimum of 21 years. High School degree or possession of G.E.D. Experience: Must be employed by a California police agency and be in possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or be P.O.S.T. approved academy trained within the last 36 months. If employed by a policy agency outside of California, candidate must have passed the P.O.S.T. equivalency exam.
Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques and first aid; knowledge of laws of arrest and pertinent local, State, and Federal laws; knowledge of the care and use of firearms; ability to observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and place; ability to operate an automobile; ability to utilize standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive reports; ability to meet all of the acceptable standards for employment as set forth in P.O.S.T. regulations; ability to maintain excellent physical condition; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
LICENSE: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license.