Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

City of Escondido • Escondido, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, patrols a beat or sector; enforces laws and ordinances and makes arrests; protects life and property and performs the necessary related tasks to fulfill these objectives; performs related duties as required. The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County. Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living. Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities. The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital. Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise.

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 as prescribed in Specification #1, Personal History Statement.
• 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 graduated from a POST Certified California Police Academy within the past three years, or must currently be attending a California POST Certified Standard Length Police Academy.
• Must be within six months of graduation if attending an extended format academy.
• Per POST Commission Regulation 1008 (DOC), requalification of Regular Basic Course (RBC) training (POST Requalification Course) is required if: Not employed in a position that requires the RBC within three years of successful course completion, or RBC was successfully completed and there subsequently was a three year or longer break in service from a position that requires the RBC.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment.
• HEARING - must pass a hearing test which will consist of a whisper test of each ear. Candidates must be able to hear and repeat the whispered word(s) at a distance of not less than 15 feet, uncorrected.
• COLOR VISION – must pass a color vision test which will consist of an Ishihara color plates test. Candidates must properly identify 12 color plates in the series.
• VISUAL ACUITY – must possess visual acuity corrected not to exceed 20/20 in each eye. Eyesight shall not exceed 20/100 in each eye, uncorrected.
• Applicant must be in good physical condition and display strength and agility before employment.
• Appointees shall be required to maintain good physical condition and display strength and agility to continue their employment status with the City.
• All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English.
• Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed.
• The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire.
• New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Written test may be waived.
• The hiring authority may waive visual acuity not to exceed 20/200 correctable to 20/20, based on outstanding achievements and potential to the department, and provided an examination by an ophthalmologist reports the eyes are free from disease with no indication of an accelerated progression toward further decreased visual acuity.

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.

Benefits

• The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.
• We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED