Pre-Service Police Officer

City of Rialto, CA • Rialto, CA

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About The Position

The City of Rialto is seeking to fill a Police Officer (Pre-Service) vacancy within the Police Department. The Rialto Police Department is dedicated to selecting those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality. Under direct supervision, a Police Officer will perform a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, crime prevention and suppression; perform assignments in specialized areas including; motorcycle patrol, K-9 programs, street crime prevention, gang suppression, community oriented policing, and related program areas. Additionally, a Police Officer will perform a variety of duties relative to an assigned area responsibility. The ideal candidate exhibits a strong leadership, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to service. The City is looking for individuals willing to join a culture that embraces industry best practices and innovation through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or equivalent and successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Police Academy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.
• Must possess satisfactory hearing capabilities and visual acuity.
• Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to maintain firearms qualification.
• Must be a recent graduate of a California Commission on P.O.S.T. Academy (within the most recent 6 months) or previously employed as a Police Officer within the State of California within three (3) years of application.
• Must currently be employed as a sworn Peace Officer, in good standing.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive POST background investigation, physical examination and psychological evaluation.
• Must possess U.S. Citizenship at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Some college level training in police science, criminal justice or a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of peace officer duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and crime prevention and suppression.
• Enforces state, local and federal laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects.
• Coordinates crime scene control and investigation activities.
• Patrols a designated area of the City to ensure security of life and property, observe situations and deter or prevent the commission of crimes.
• Responds to general public service and crime victim calls, traffic hazards, stray animal reports and related misdemeanors and felony incidents.
• Plans, executes, writes and serves search warrants; searches suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contraband, and lost or missing people.
• Serves arrest warrants; makes arrests for crimes committed under penal and institute codes; performs booking procedures for new prisoners.
• Processes and stores evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintains records and enters data into computer as necessary.
• Investigates traffic accidents and incidents; responds to calls; requests emergency services as required.
• Prepares a variety of reports and documents on assigned cases; prepares and maintains files; ensures documentation of all case activities.
• Reviews and investigates reports related to vehicle theft/accidents and cellular phone fraud.
• Identifies locations of illicit drug use and sales.
• Provides assistance in a variety of investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility including narcotics, crime suppression and theft.
• Gathers information from witnesses and informants; interviews suspects; prepares reports and follows up on investigations.
• Testifies in court and associated hearings; prepares and processes documents and reports as assigned.
• Maintains and operates specialized police surveillance equipment including transmitters, radios and cameras.

Benefits

• Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes.

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