Reserve Police Officer

City of Dinuba•Dinuba, CA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes. This role includes conducting and participating in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases, controlling traffic flow, enforcing State and local traffic regulations, and performing various technical and administrative tasks in support of the department. The Reserve Police Officer also performs other related law enforcement activities as required.

Requirements

Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
Certificate of completion from either Basic Academy or successful Completion of Modules I, II & III.
Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade and satisfactory completion of the California Peace Officers Standards Training.
Must be a non-user of tobacco and shall be required to sign a statement affirming that, as a condition of continued employment, employee shall refrain from using tobacco.
Within one year of employment, employee must reside within a 40 mile radius of the City limits.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents.
Detects, investigates, and arrests persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
Operates a police vehicle, police radio, radar gun, handgun, taser gun, side handle baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, first aid equipment, and any other specially assigned equipment.
Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action, expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.
Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law.
Controls vehicular traffic, prevents or detects and investigates misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations.
Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, and abuse of drugs.
Takes appropriate law enforcement action, interrogates suspects, interviews witnesses and drivers, preserves evidence, and arrests violators.
Investigates and renders assistance at the scene of vehicular accidents, summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles, takes measurements, and draws diagrams of the scene.
Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during the assigned shift, seeks out and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects, develops leads and tips, and searches the scene of crime for clues.
Analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders.
Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings.
Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, influence reports, breathalyzer checklist, vehicle impoundment form, and traffic hazard report.
Undertakes community-oriented police work and assists citizens with matters such as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, and traffic safety.
Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidence, and compiling information regarding these crimes.
Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed.
Exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies.
Maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations, and provide general information about department activities.
Maintains departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities.
Maintains contact with the general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities.
Performs Community Oriented Policing and other related duties as required.