Police Officer I

City of Oakdale•Oakdale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oakdale, known as the "Cowboy Capital," is a great community with tremendous support for law enforcement professionals. With a population of nearly 24,000 people, it's the perfect place to serve as a Police Officer. For this recruitment, we are seeking an applicant who is already POST certified, meaning they attended, and graduated from a Police Officer Academy. If that's you, and you are interested, we encourage you to apply. Below is the Job Description for this position with the City of Oakdale. DEFINITION: To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of law and order; and to carry out special assignments in the protection of life and property. Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant, and technical and functional supervision from a Police Corporal.

Requirements

Knowledge of police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation, and identification techniques.
Knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies.
Knowledge of rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence.
Knowledge of offensive and defensive weapons terminology and theory.
Knowledge of principles and practices of self-defense.
Knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Knowledge of pertinent laws, codes, regulations and statues.
Knowledge of City geography, noting streets, building locations.
Knowledge of first aid techniques.
Ability to observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and place.
Ability to use and care for firearms, chemical agents and impact weapons.
Ability to think logically and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
Ability to learn, understand and interpret laws and regulations.
Ability to meet the physical requirements established by the Department.
Ability to drive and handle a police vehicle under emergency, high-speed situations.
Ability to prepare and make presentations related to law enforcement efforts in the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
High School graduate (GED equivalent acceptable)
Completion of 30 college units or honorable discharge from U.S. Armed Forces.
Basic P.O.S.T. certificate
Valid California driver's license by date of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Public safety experience is desirable.
A work history that demonstrates an ability to work well with co-workers and customers, work with minimal supervision, and make sound judgments and decisions based on available information.

Responsibilities

Patrol city in radio-equipped car or by other means; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of city, county, state and federal laws; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, death and other incidents.
Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence, testify and present evidence in court.
Investigate crimes against property, persons, narcotics and vice-related crimes, traffic accidents and related incidents.
Gather evidence using a variety of methods and techniques, including taking photographs, lifting fingerprints, tracing movements and talking with informants.
Present information upon completion of investigations to the District Attorney's Office for filing charges; appear in court, as directed.
Serve warrants and subpoenas; file complaints; perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
Prepare reports on arrest, traffic violation, impounded property and other case reports.
Check buildings for physical security; report street lamps or traffic signals that are not working; report or remove traffic hazards.
Detain drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
Conduct surveillance of known suspected criminal activity.
Attend meetings with civic groups; participate in and conduct public awareness/education programs at schools.
Maintain contacts with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good partnerships with the general public.
Direct and control pedestrians and vehicular traffic at emergency or other congested traffic situations.
May assist in training new officers in areas such as traffic enforcement, safety, report writing and policy procedures.
May be assigned to work special areas such as drug enforcement, DARE, canine, or other assignments.
Attend meetings, seminars and training sessions as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.