Police Officer Lateral

City of Montebello•Montebello, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; investigating incidents and crimes; making physical arrests; and performing related work as required. Performs patrol on an assigned shift; conducts property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities; stops and questions suspicious persons; assists with a variety of emergencies; issues citations for violations of laws; prepares reports of incidents and investigations; contacts victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects for detailed interviewing when required; secures statements; may have responsibility for preserving evidence at the scenes of incidents and crimes; follows-up on investigations when assigned; makes arrests of criminals; appears in court proceedings when summoned; books, transports, and has responsibility for the care and safety of detained persons; issues traffic citations and performs traffic control assignments; performs accident investigations; performs a wide range of law enforcement assignments; makes initial and supplementary investigation of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, checks, intelligence, juvenile, narcotics, and others; investigates cases involving missing persons, lost children and runaways; collects material evidence and does crime scene work; performs surveillance of persons and places; apprehends, interrogates and arrests suspects; prepares and submits reports; establishes and maintains liaison with other criminal justice agencies.

Requirements

Possession of a basic certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.
Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is required, supplemented by college course work from an accredited college or university in police science or related field.
Lateral entry requires one year of experience as a police officer in the State of California within the last twelve months.
Knowledge of modern law enforcement methods, and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, and traffic control.
Knowledge of criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies.
Knowledge of rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in court.
Knowledge of recent court decisions affecting police powers.
Knowledge of the use and care of firearms.
Ability to perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments.
Ability to make physical arrests of criminals.
Ability to secure information from others at the scene of incidents.
Ability to demonstrate keen abilities of observation and memory.
Ability to think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to prepare accurate incident and case reports.
Ability to use and care for firearms and other police equipment.
Ability to meet established standards of physical endurance, agility, health, and vision.
Ability to effectively represent the law enforcement functions of the Department with concerned individuals, organizations, and other governmental agencies.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Entry Level requires one year of non-sworn California law enforcement experience with concurrent employment by a law enforcement agency or have a separation date of one year or less and be eligible for rehire.

Responsibilities

Perform patrol on an assigned shift
Conduct property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities
Stop and question suspicious persons
Assist with a variety of emergencies
Issue citations for violations of laws
Prepare reports of incidents and investigations
Contact victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects for detailed interviewing when required
Secure statements
Preserve evidence at the scenes of incidents and crimes
Follow-up on investigations when assigned
Make arrests of criminals
Appear in court proceedings when summoned
Book, transport, and ensure the care and safety of detained persons
Issue traffic citations and perform traffic control assignments
Perform accident investigations
Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments
Make initial and supplementary investigation of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, checks, intelligence, juvenile, narcotics, and others
Investigate cases involving missing persons, lost children and runaways
Collect material evidence and do crime scene work
Perform surveillance of persons and places
Apprehend, interrogate and arrest suspects
Prepare and submit reports
Establish and maintain liaison with other criminal justice agencies