Police Officer Pre-Service

City of Redondo Beach • CA 90277, CA

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About The Position

The City of Redondo Beach Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals to who are ready to serve our seaside community. Police Officers are vital members of the Redondo Beach team, contributing to the success of the Community and the Department. Under the direction of the Police Chief, the position performs law enforcement in compliance with California Penal Code 830.1 and meets and maintains all standards required by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• Possess a valid Class C California Department of Motor Vehicles driver's license
• Current enrollment in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Academy or possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate issued within the prior twelve (12) months of the date of application or possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate without successful completion of a field training program at another agency within the last eighteen (18) months or applicants that have served at least one day in a field training program at another agency with a separation date within the last three (3) years of the date of application

Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned areas of the City in a vehicle and responding to routine calls
• Investigating suspicious persons and circumstances
• Reacting quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency situations
• Responding to major incidents reported to the Police Department using the Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management Systems (ICS/SEMS) protocol
• Performing first aid, CPR and operating AED devices
• Enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations, conducting field sobriety tests, investigating collisions
• Appearing in court to present evidence and testimony
• Acting with honesty, integrity, honor, courage, self-confidence, maturity, tolerance and stamina
• Performing other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees