Police Officer - Academy Graduate

About the position

The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for Police Officer positions within the Police Department. The mission of the Police Department is to operate under a community-oriented policing philosophy, create and maintain a safe community where people can live in peace without the fear of crime. Work in a department where character counts, performance and excellence are celebrated, a place that helps employees develop and grow, and an environment that listens, learns, invites and inspires new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Performs law enforcement and crime prevention work for the protection of life and property.
• Patrols assigned area in police car, on motorcycle or on foot enforcing Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances.
• Issues warnings and citations for violations.
• Responds to a variety of calls for public service.
• Maintains constant radio contact with communications center.
• Conducts preliminary investigations.
• Testifies in court.
• Apprehends, arrests and books suspects.
• Performs other work as required.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or have passed a P.O.S.T. approved Academy.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Weight proportionate to height, normal hearing and color vision; at least 20/100 vision, correctable to 20/25.
• Must meet physical and psychological standards required to perform Police Officer duties.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Special pays including bilingual pay, educational pay for Intermediate and Advanced Post Certificates, and bonus pay for special assignments.