Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Milpitas, CA • Milpitas Police Department, CA

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About The Position

The Milpitas Police Department is seeking a Lateral Police Officer to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, control traffic flow, enforce State and local traffic regulations, and participate in various investigative and technical law enforcement tasks. The department serves a population of 81,773 residents in a 13.63 square mile area and offers a variety of services including a SWAT Team, UAS Team, K-9 Unit, and more. Most officers work a 4-10 schedule. The position requires current law enforcement experience and a minimum of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of college-level studies in police science or a related field.

Requirements

• Current law enforcement experience.
• Sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units of college level studies with major course work in police science or related field.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California Driver's License.
• California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the City in a radio-equipped vehicle; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, death, and other criminal incidents.
• Patrol the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit; respond to calls related to traffic incidents and other emergencies.
• Observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence.
• Testify and present evidence in court.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Stop drivers operating vehicles in violation of laws; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Check buildings for physical security.
• Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.
• Transport prisoners, serve warrants and subpoenas; retrieve and request information involving arrests and subpoenas.
• Submit reports on complaints and perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
• Serve warrants within the department and with outside agencies; provide functional guidance to clerical staff involved in warrant processing.
• Administer first aid as necessary.

Benefits

• Lateral Incentive Program beginning in January 2025.
• Credit for years of service at a public agency for vacation accrual.
• One-time, upfront balance of up to 160 hours deposited into a non-cashable leave bank based on prior years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees