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Police Officer Lateral Azusa

$97,585 yearly
Full time Customer Service Government Professional Services Investigative Law Enforcement Safety

Job Description

Eligible for $15,000 Bonus!

SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION
$45.55 - $58.13 Hourly
$7,895.29  - $10,076.61 Monthly
$94,743.48 - $120.919.32 Annually
$1,700 - Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits.
Education Incentive Pay, Bilingual Incentive Pay & so much more!

To be considered as a Police Officer Lateral, applicants must be actively employed by another POST-certified agency in order to transfer.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close without notice on the day the department's needs have been met. You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH RESUME
POST BASIC CERTIFICATE
RESUME
  • Detail your experience, education, and training relevant to the position.
  • Your application should cover your employment history for at least the past ten years (if employment history extends to 10 years or more).
  • List your most recent experience first.
  • Include at least three professional references (do not include relatives as references).
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; carries out special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement in general; conducts investigations; performs related duties as required.
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the lateral classification in the entry-level professional police class series requiring sworn peace officer status. Incumbents are assigned to any of a number of functional areas within the Police Department on a rotating basis.

 

Essential Functions

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
PATROL AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
  • Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property.
  • Answers calls for police services.
  • Enforces City, county, and state laws.
  • Makes field contacts and completes forms.
  • May conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.
  • As a Motor Officer, patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit.
  • Responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other emergencies.
  • Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions.
  • Assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
  • Makes arrests as necessary.
  • Serves warrants and subpoenas.
  • Interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses.
  • Interrogates suspects.
  • Gathers and preserves evidence.
  • Receives, searches, and books prisoners.
  • Fingerprints and transports prisoners.
  • Testifies and presents evidence in court.
  • Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
  • Writes reports and field notes.
  • Participates in staff development.
  • Attends briefings and training sessions.
  • Performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicles, firearms, and other equipment.
  • Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary.
  • Checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants.
  • Investigates scenes of vehicle accidents.
  • Provides emergency medical care as necessary.
  • Directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway.
  • Interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports.
  • Directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
  • Assists the public and answers questions.
  • Administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance.
  • Establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.
     
INVESTIGATIONS
  • Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming, and narcotics violations.
  • Participates in all normal enforcement activities, including enforcing local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid, and transporting prisoners.
  • Performs undercover and surveillance activities.
  • Interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
  • Collects, preserves, and maintains evidence and property related to suspected crimes.
  • Serves warrants and subpoenas.
  • Prepares investigative reports and case information.
  • Provides testimony and evidence in court.
  • Answers questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the Department.
  • Develops and maintains good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts, which may be helpful in criminal investigations.
 
OTHER FUNCTIONS
  • As assigned, acts as training officer for new Police Officers; serves as field supervisor on individual calls requiring special attention; or conducts background investigations.
  • As assigned, makes presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police Department activities; serves as liaison to neighborhood watch groups and schools.
 

 

Qualification Guidelines

 

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. The ideal combination includes successful completion of a POST certified basic academy and currently employed for at least one year as a law enforcement officer with a California POST approved agency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
  • Working knowledge of modern practices and techniques of law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing
  • Vehicle and Penal Codes.
  • Laws of arrest.
  • Rules of evidence.
  • Legal rights of citizens.
  • Court procedures.
Ability
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents and places.
  • Establish and maintain effective relation­ships with the community.
  • Use and care of firearms and small equipment.
  • Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
  • Represent the City in a variety of meetings.
  • Learn, understand and interpret laws and regulations.
  • Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
  • Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner.
  • Understand, explain and apply policies and procedures.
  • Make clear and concise radio transmissions.
  • Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
  • Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.
  • Work independently and demonstrate initiative.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Meet the established physical requirements.
  • Meet Police Officer requirements contained in the California State Government Code.
 Special Requirements:
Applicants must meet the California police officer selection standards (Codes 1029 & 1031) as listed below:
  • Possession of a P.O.S.T Basic Certificate.
  • Free of any felony convictions.
  • A citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
  • At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
  • Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
  • A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.
  • Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
Applicants must successfully pass the following requirements:
  • Oral Interview.
  • Background Investigation.
  • Medical Evaluation.
  • Drug Screening.
  • Polygraph Examination.
  • Psychological Evaluation.
  • Administrative Interview.
  • Valid, current California Driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

 

Special Requirements/Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions

 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
These are position functions which may be changed, deleted or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Candidates must meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City and the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) as follows:
  • Vision standard: correctable to 20/20, normal color vision
  • Hearing standard: normal hearing

Environmental Conditions
  • Works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. 
  • May be required to respond to after-hours emergency call-outs. 

Physical Conditions
  • Standing, walking, and/or running on uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling, and making repetitive hand movements above and below shoulder level in the performance of daily duties. 
  • The position also requires both near and far vision when performing work and operating assigned equipment as required by POST. 
  • Acute hearing is required when providing phone and face-to-face service. 
  • Grasping, repetitive hand movement, fine coordination, and finger dexterity in handling a firearm. 
  • Lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. 
Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
All applicants are required to submit a complete City application at www.azusaca.gov/jobs. Applications must be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. Applications that are submitted without a resume, or have unanswered supplemental questions, may be deemed incomplete.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer): Online applications will be reviewed for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to perform the essential functions of this job. Only those candidates whose applications indicate that they are most qualified will be invited to continue in the recruitment process.
 
Examination Process (Oral Interview): Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of subject knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates' qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list.

As vacancies occur throughout the City of Azusa within this classification, candidates may be referred to the hiring department. In accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rule 5.5.1, examinations may consist of one or more selection techniques, including but not limited to: Application Evaluation (Qualifying), Written Exam, and/or Panel Oral Interview.
The City of Azusa is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City's obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee. 

The City is dedicated to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at (626) 812-5183 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
 
Martin Rivera

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Azusa Police Department
About Azusa Police Department

WELCOME TO THE AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Canyon City 

Azusa is located about 24 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Azusa is at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, which is the entrance to the San Gabriel Canyon, hence the city's nickname, "The Canyon City."

The city's total area is nine square miles, with a resident population of approximately 50,000.  The median annual income in Azusa is about $65,912, and the average age of our residents is 29 years old. Azusa's largest ethnicity is Hispanic at 62.5%, followed by White at 18%, and Asian at 14.4%.

Azusa is home to Azusa Pacific University, a private Christian university, and Dhammakaya Open University, a private Buddhist university. The Azusa Unified School District oversees 19 public schools, which cover grades K-12. Public transportation services are offered by Foothill Transit bus and Metrolink rail.

Making Progress

The department has 55 sworn police officers and 28 civilian professional staff members providing law enforcement services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Officers are assigned to positions such as Patrol, Detective Bureau, or the Traffic Division. Additionally, officers may work collateral duties such as the Gang Unit, Field Training Officer, Terrorism Liaison Officer, Homeless Assistance Liaison Officer, School Resource Officer, SWAT, Drones, or Social Media. Civilian professional staff are assigned to the Records Division, Dispatch Center, Office of Emergency Management, Administration, Patrol, and Training Bureau. 

 

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