Police Officer: Academy Trained/Current Enrollee

City of Downey•Downey, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; enforce State and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work; and participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs. Starting pay for Academy Trained entry is at "A" step of the pay range. Education Incentive Pay: An additional 7% of base pay for an Associate's degree or equivalent units (60) OR Intermediate California (CA) P.O.S.T. Certificate. An additional 10.5% for a Bachelor's degree or equivalent units (124) OR Advanced CA P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent AND completion of a California (CA) Basic Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy within the last twenty four (24) months from date of application submission OR current enrollment with good class standing in a full-time basic police academy certified by the CA Commission on P.O.S.T.
No previous sworn law enforcement experience required.
21 years of age at time of appointment.
Height in proportion to weight.
Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes and free from color blindness.
Hearing within normal limit.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Good command of basic grammar and written communication.
Knowledge of use and care of firearms.
Knowledge of Federal, California state, and local laws applicable to law enforcement.
Knowledge of police department equipment, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of proper search and seizure and arrest procedures.
Knowledge of geography of the City of Downey and the location of important buildings and streets.
Knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques.
Ability to observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents and places.
Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
Ability to effectively analyze problems for an appropriate response under emergency or stress situations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulations.
Ability to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Ability to learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to meet and maintain the physical requirements established by the Downey Police Department.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and possession of an acceptable driving record and the ability to maintain a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout the course of employment in the position is required.
Incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program.
An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Any related work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential function of the position is helpful.

Responsibilities

Patrols assigned area in patrol car to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to enforce traffic regulations.
Responds to calls and complaints involving traffic accidents, robberies, disturbances, and other misdemeanors and felonies, and take necessary police action.
Make arrests.
Take charge of, and guide and direct the work of other law enforcement personnel in various situations until relieved by a supervisor officer.
Conducts motor vehicle accident investigations.
Provides first aid for injured persons, and take safeguards to prevent further accidents.
Interviews principals and witnesses.
Takes written statements and examines conditions of accident scene.
Clears or directs clearing of obstructions and wreckage.
Investigates crimes against persons and property.
Searches for, evaluates and secures/collects evidence.
Arrests suspected perpetrator(s).
Investigates complaints involving juveniles, including reports of child neglect and persons reported to be contributing to the delinquency of minors.
Checks business establishments and public places known to be frequented by juveniles.
Arrests juvenile and adult offenders.
Processes warrants and apprehends or assists in the apprehension of wanted persons by court orders or actions in criminal cases.
Maintains knowledge of local ordinances and state laws, rules of evidence for criminal cases, crime prevention techniques, current investigation techniques, traffic control techniques, care and custody of persons and property.
Prepares and submits required reports.
Provides assistance, information, and directions to the public.