Academy Graduate/Student

City Of Antioch • Antioch, CA

404d • $115,608 - $140,532

About The Position

The Academy Graduate/Student position with the City of Antioch is designed for individuals who have completed or are currently enrolled in a POST Academy. This role involves protecting persons and property, maintaining order, and enforcing laws as a sworn police officer. The position requires strong analytical skills, initiative, and the ability to act effectively in emergencies. Officers may work in various capacities, including patrol, traffic control, and investigations, and will engage frequently with the public in diverse situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Bilingual in English
• Peace Officer Certification
• 1 year of experience in a related field
• Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License with a satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

• Experience in law enforcement or related fields
• Knowledge of community policing principles
• Ability to work in high-stress situations

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area by car, motorcycle, or foot to observe, investigate, and report suspicious and hazardous conditions.
• Apprehends and arrests law violators.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions and takes statements from complainants, suspects and witnesses; completes case reports.
• Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles.
• Handles missing persons' cases and works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and delinquency control programs.
• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issues citations.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testimony.
• Searches, guards, transports and assists in the booking and custodial care of prisoners.
• Serves writs, warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.
• May be assigned to assist in conducting special studies related to the Police Department.
• May be assigned to evidence, training, investigations or other administrative assignments.
• Provides information and direction to the public and assists in developing community crime prevention programs.
• May speak before business, school, civic and social groups.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Bilingual Incentive Pay
• Educational Incentive Pay
• POST Certificate Incentive Pay
• $30,000 Bonus for newly hired Police Dispatchers
• Competitive Monthly Cafeteria Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED