Community-Engaged Police Officer

Martinez Police Department; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinez Police Department is seeking qualified Officers to patrol assigned areas to preserve law and order and to respond to a variety of public safety calls. The role includes investigation responsibilities, traffic enforcement, and interaction with the community.

Officers will work under supervision, learn the full range of duties, and contribute to community engagement, safety initiatives, and departmental operations as part of a sworn law enforcement team.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot to preserve law and order; detects crimes, enforces traffic laws, issues warnings and citations.
• Responds to calls for protection of life and property; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; collects, preserves, processes, photographs and books evidence; interviews victims and witnesses.

Job description

Martinez Police Department is seeking qualified Officers to patrol assigned areas to preserve law and order and to respond to a variety of public safety calls. The role includes investigation responsibilities, traffic enforcement, and interaction with the community.

Officers will work under supervision, learn the full range of duties, and contribute to community engagement, safety initiatives, and departmental operations as part of a sworn law enforcement team.