Looking to advance your career in law enforcement? The Modesto Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers. Join our team today! 

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Knowledge of: City, state and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions; departmental policies; criminal investigations principles and practices; law enforcement crime prevention community and problem-oriented policing principles; interviewing and interrogation techniques; collection of evidence; and technology including various computer hardware, software applications and electronic applications.

 

Ability to: Work in a community-based oriented policing environment, communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; exercise tact, self-restraint and good judgement; demonstrate collaborative problem solving abilities, de-escalate tense and volatile situations; safely and appropriately use firearms and other weapons; enforce laws within established departmental guidelines, standards, policy, and law; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of employment.

 

 

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES 

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:  
 

Experience:  
 
Must have at least one year of full-time experience as a sworn peace officer with a California law enforcement agency and have at a minimum, a Basic POST certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.
 
Training:  
 
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
 
Completion of a minimum of 15 units of college coursework from an accredited college or university is desirable.
 
License or Certificate  
 
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license at time of application; valid California driver’s license by time of appointment.  
 
Must possess a Basic POST certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.
 
Additional Requirements
 
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at date of application.
 
Must meet the physical requirements of the job established by the department.
 
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. 

Mobility: pulling and pushing objects, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, turning, stooping, squatting, and climbing. Lifting: Ability to perform tasks requiring strength and stamina, such as medium heavy lifting and moving equipment and objects weighing 75 pounds and continuously wearing a duty belt weight and other police equipment. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading of work papers, reports and special projects; color and depth vision; ability to identify suspects and interpret and apply the law to field situations; observation skills while conducting surveillance. Dexterity: perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation to use a computer and operate a motor vehicle. Hearing/Talking: verbal communication including projecting a voice that can be heard in a noisy environment, hearing and distinguishing various sounds; explain the law to the public.   Emotional/Psychological: frequent concentration and decision making, frequent public and coworker contact, ability to maintain high level cognitive, observation and memory skills. Environmental:  Must be willing to work in office and field environment, including life threatening emergencies

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in both an office and field environment and requires travel from site to site. Overtime and shift work is required.