ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   (include but are not limited to the following)

• Perform the full array of duties and assignments assigned to classes in the Police Officer series including patrolling assigned areas of the City and monitoring and controlling traffic conditions.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
• Patrol the City and respond to all calls for service from the public; answer calls for the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, death, domestic abuse and all other calls; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of crime.
• Make arrests as is appropriate; interview victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; search and transport suspects to detention facilities; fingerprint suspects.
• Prepare detailed reports of arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
• Serve warrants and subpoenas; stay abreast of new and existing laws and procedures for processing warrants; retrieve and request information involving arrests and subpoenas.
• Monitor and enforce City traffic laws; stop drivers and advise them if they are in violation of established laws; issue citations as is appropriate.
• Check public and private sector buildings and facilities; make observations and investigate any suspicious activity in and around buildings and facilities.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Perform a variety of duties specific to assigned areas of responsibility which may include canine handler duties, field training officer duties, detective duties, identification officer duties, community relations duties and/or supervisory duties.
• As a Canine Handler, perform investigations, apprehend suspects, back up officers and suppress criminal activity with the aide of a canine; train and care for canines.
• As a Field Training Officer, train new officers in police duties including traffic enforcement, safety, report writing and department policies and procedures; supervise, train and prepare schedules for reserves.
• As a Police Detective, coordinate and conduct complete and detailed follow-up investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property and crimes involving vice, gambling and narcotics violations.
• As a Identification Officer, collect and preserve evidence at the scene of the crime and/or accident; lift fingerprints; draw sketches; take photographs; and perform other duties necessary for the attainment of evidence.
• As a Community Relations Officer, develop and present educational crime prevention programs to the public and at schools; promote, organize and implement programs to improve relations between the Police and the community.
• As a Police Officer assigned to the Problem Orientated Policing Program, perform a variety of focused police functions upon a specific area of criminal activity or problem area, which may include apartments, gangs or traffic areas.
• As a POP officer, research, gather and analyze information pertinent to assigned area of responsibility; forward gathered information to patrol officers and other officers as is appropriate; perform all other police functions within assigned area of responsibility.
• As a POP Officer assigned to traffic, research, gather and analyze information and evidence directly related to traffic collisions and other traffic related problems; make determinations as to the cause of the accident.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as is appropriate and resolve complaints.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent to a high school diploma and specialized training in policing.
 
License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid class C California driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate POST certificate.
Note:  Specialized assignments may require specialized license or certificates, as determined by the department.