Police Corporal (Internal Recruitment Only)

City of San Bruno•San Bruno, CA

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About The Position

Are you ready to help shape the future of the San Bruno Police Department? The City of San Bruno Police Department is seeking energetic and dedicated leaders to promote to Police Corporal. Under the direction of a Police Sergeant or Police Command staff member, this promotional opportunity as Police Corporal will perform police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities and lead assigned staff engaged in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; and perform the more difficult police tasks and assignments assigned to any team, unit or specialized area of law enforcement. About the Police Department The San Bruno Police Department has a long-standing tradition of small-town service with a big-city dedication to public safety. The department employs a community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy where members of the organization are encouraged to develop innovative strategies to improve police operations and service to the community.

Requirements

Possession of the equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in law enforcement or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class.
Possess or be eligible to possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate prior to completion of probationary period.
Two years (2) years of experience as a police officer with an approved law enforcement agency.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
Ability to meet and maintain department's physical standards as necessary to perform the required job duties

Responsibilities

Work on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
Work an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
Maintain normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or incidents.
Assist supervisors (Police Sergeants) in planning, leading, and participating in the work of staff assigned in security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
As directed by the Police Sergeant, direct and lead subordinate personnel; in the absence of the Sergeant during a shift, assume the administrative/functional duties of the Sergeant.
Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances; has knowledge of and adhere to departmental policies and procedures as outlined.
Patrol City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect.
Respond to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, and other criminal activity. Take appropriate law enforcement action.
Interview and/or interrogates suspects, witnesses and victims; preserve evidence; arrest violators; investigate and render assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summon medical assistance, ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; take measurements and draws diagrams of scene.
Conduct follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seek out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects; develop leads and tips; search scene of crimes for clues; analyze and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; prepare cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings.
Prepare a variety of reports and records including crime reports, incident reports, patrol blotters, vehicle reports, traffic hazard reports, etc.
Undertake, understand and value the concept of community-oriented policing, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, and other related public service tasks.
Participate in investigating criminal law violations, obtaining evidence and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities.
Conduct patrol activities including directing traffic, investigating reported or observed violations of law, and conducting patrol activities. Conduct follow-up investigations as required or assigned.
Coordinate activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchange information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the District Attorney's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned.
Maintain contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about department activities.
Respect and is sensitive towards the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community.
Ensure proper maintenance of departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.
Maintain contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities.
May serve as a member of various employee committees.
May be selected for assignment duty in areas such as Investigator, other such assignment duty, which may be available.
Provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.
Respects and is sensitive towards the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community.
Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of excellent customer service.
Perform related duties as assigned