Covina Police Department

Description: Under general supervision, the incumbent receives and processes routine and emergency calls and alarms; dispatches public safety and public works field units as required; provides pre-arrival instructions; enters, retrieves and uses data from various automated law enforcement information systems; coordinates with other emergency service providers as appropriate; assists in the training of less experienced personnel; learns applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; performs other related duties as required.   The   Public Safety Dispatcher is the entry-level position that allows the incumbent to develop journey level knowledge and abilities.  Initially, under immediate supervision incumbents learn and perform a variety of technical law enforcement office support duties related to communications, record keeping and public contact.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not...

Description: The  City of Covina  is seeking individuals with an interest in serving the Covina Community with a career in law enforcement.  The  Police Recruit  is an entry level, non-safety position that will participate in initial departmental training and orientation programs, including attending a Police Academy.   The  Police Recruit  is the police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial basic police officer academy training.  Incumbents will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as a probationary entry-level police officer with full police authority upon successful and satisfactory completion of academy training.  Candidates hired as Police Recruits will be expected to complete an 18-month probationary period from the time of hire. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include...

This recruitment will be used to establish an Eligibility List, which will be used to fill vacancies as they become available.     The Covina Police Department is currently accepting applications for Pre-Service Police Officer.     DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The  Police Officer  is the journey level class responsible for the performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision.  This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Sergeant in that the latter is responsible for the performance of the more complex and difficult tasks, and the supervision of assigned activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not limited to the following)   Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or bicycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up...

Hiring Incentive - 3 Installment Payments $10,000 paid upon completion of the fifth full pay period  $10,000 paid upon successful completion of field training program $10,000 paid upon successful completion of probationary period   Description: Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include but are not limited to the following)   Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or bicycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; answers complaints...