Police Officer

City of Delano•Delano, CA

89d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, serves the City and community at large by performing a variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property. Enforces laws and ordinances of the City, State, and Federal government. Provides assistance and protection to residents through the execution of a program of community policing that includes education and crime prevention, investigation, and suppression activities. Prepares cases and provide testimony in court proceedings on behalf of the community.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of PCs and related software.
Knowledge of use of oral and written English, spelling, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of record keeping methods.
Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment.
Knowledge of law enforcement terminology and concepts.
Knowledge of techniques for dealing with people of all socioeconomic levels under normal, hostile, and emergency situations.
Knowledge of safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement work.
Skilled in use of oral and written English, spelling, punctuation, and composition.
Skilled in statistical record keeping methods.
Skilled in operation of standard office equipment.
Skilled in law enforcement terminology and concepts.
Skilled in techniques for dealing with people of all socioeconomic levels under normal, hostile, and emergency situations.
Skilled in safety practices and precautions pertaining to law enforcement work.
Ability to operate a PC and related software.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to pass an initial comprehensive background investigation, initial medical and physical examination and any subsequent examinations that may be required, and an oral interview.
Ability to communicate in oral and written English.
Ability to read, understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, ordinances, policies, and regulations.
Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of other agencies, community residents and visitors, and other City employees.
High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California.
Maintain a valid California Driver License, with a driving record acceptable to the City.
Possess a valid Certificate of Graduation from the POST Academy or acquire such certificate.
Maintain a valid Basic POST certificate or obtain within one year of appointment.
Maintain a valid First Aid/CPR Certificate or acquire one within one year of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree with emphasis in criminology, law enforcement/administration of justice, political science, social or behavioral science or a related field, preferred.
One (1) to Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement as a peace officer with a police or sheriff department in a full time or reserve capacity, preferred.
One (1) to Two (2) years experience as a security officer, assignments in security, intelligence, investigations or law enforcement in the armed forces, general clerical or technical experience in a law enforcement setting, or active participation in a law enforcement-oriented cadet program, preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrols City business, residential and park areas to ensure security of life and property observe situations and deter crimes.
Interacts with business owners and general public for community policing.
Gathers information and ideas for improvement of community life and security.
Obtains information on police-related issues.
Checks security of businesses during hours of closure.
Conducts house watches for residents.
Responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for service.
Enforces a variety of City, county, state, and federal laws and ordinances, issue verbal warnings and citations.
Pursues and apprehends suspects and requests assistance.
Conducts limited drug and alcohol testing.
Investigates juvenile and adult criminal activity and incidents.
Investigates traffic accidents and provides traffic control.
Restores order, protects life and property, and maintains the peace at public gatherings and in conflict situations.
Conducts surveillance and searches.
Develops contacts and resources.
Participates in collateral police activities, e.g. Motor Officer, Detective, K-9, etc.
Undertakes special cases and follows-up investigations, reviews case reports and dormant cases, and advises and participates in the investigation of the department’s most complex cases.
Specializes in particular investigative areas, e.g. sex crimes, juveniles, drugs and narcotics, etc.
Develops investigative expertise, contacts, and methodology.
Prepares and documents investigations and daily activities and records a variety of crimes and incident reports.
Prepares and maintains logs and records.
Testifies on behalf of the City in court.
Speaks to various constituencies for the Department.
Responds to medical and fire calls, and provides emergency aid, assistance and requests additional response until arrival of an ambulance/paramedics.
Maintains issued, assigned, and personally provided equipment.
Operates a motor vehicle and checks operational condition, identifies problems, and requests maintenance.
Interacts with the public in a professional and courteous manner, answers basic questions, provides directions and responds to calls for service and assistance, and refers the public and their questions to appropriate City employees.
Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.