Experienced Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Escondido•Escondido, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Escondido is seeking an Experienced Police Officer (Lateral) to join their Police Department. This role involves patrolling assigned areas, enforcing laws and ordinances, protecting life and property, and performing related duties to fulfill these objectives. The position is under general supervision and requires a commitment to providing top-quality municipal services. The city is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub, and residential center in North San Diego County, offering a blend of rural lifestyle with suburban benefits.

Requirements

Fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
Not convicted of a felony by any State or Federal Government of a crime including imprisonment in a Federal or State prison.
Good moral character as determined by a polygraph examination and a thorough background investigation.
Successfully complete requirements of medical and psychological evaluation.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Must not be less than 21 years of age at time of appointment.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Must have one year (full-time equivalent) of experience with a California Enforcement Department.
Possess a Basic POST Certificate.
Requalification of Regular Basic Course (RBC) training (POST Requalification Course) may be required if not employed in a position that requires the RBC within three years of successful course completion, or if there was a three year or longer break in service.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment.
Must pass a hearing test (whisper test of each ear, must be able to hear and repeat whispered word(s) at a distance of not less than 15 feet, uncorrected).
Must pass a color vision test (Ishihara color plates test, must properly identify 12 color plates in the series).
Must possess visual acuity corrected not to exceed 20/20 in each eye.
Eyesight shall not exceed 20/100 in each eye, uncorrected.
Ability to prepare clear and concise police reports.
Ability to interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to analyze emergency situations and adopt quick, reasonable and effective courses of action.
Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Ability to lift and move objects of moderate to heavy weight.
Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times.
Ability to participate in the high level of customer service to internal and external customers.
Ability to operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing software applications.
Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, staff, vendors and the public.
Ability to type and/or enter data at 30 net words per minute.
All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding achievements and potential to the department (may be used to waive visual acuity requirements).

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned areas by car, bike, motorcycle or on foot.
Answers calls for assistance, including investigation of crimes, deaths, accidents and injuries.
Conducts initial and follow-up investigations.
Enforces, controls and directs traffic when appropriate.
Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of the law and enforces traffic violations; warns drivers against illegal practices.
Performs arrests for all criminal violations of law.
Testifies in court in connection with the prosecution of offenders.
Serves warrants and subpoenas.
Administers first aid in emergency cases.
Answers complaints on such problems as domestic disturbances, obnoxious animals, health code and local ordinance violations.
Investigates suspicious circumstances.
Takes custody of stolen, lost or found property and evidence.
Performs crowd control, parade or riot work.
Takes crime prevention measures and assists in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency.
Performs detective work in criminal investigation and identification work.
Transports prisoners to be booked at county jail.
Furnishes information and directions to the public.
Submits complete written reports on all cases investigated.
Participates in required training courses and programs.
Supervision may be exercised over non-sworn positions.
Provides vacation and temporary relief as assigned.