Community-Impact Police Officer (POST-Certified)

City of Los Banos; Los Banos (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Los Banos seeks a Police Officer to provide complete law enforcement and public safety services, respond to calls, enforce laws, and protect life and property. You will work under supervision from sergeants and administrators, maintaining public order and assisting in emergencies.

Required: 21+ years old, high school diploma or equivalent, valid CA driver license, and POST Basic Certificate or academy completion at application time.

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent.
• Current California POST Basic Certificate or POST-accredited academy completion at time of application.
• Valid California Class C driver license.
• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prepare comprehensive reports on accidents, offenses and damage to property.
• Patrol assigned areas to preserve law and order, enforce traffic laws, and respond to calls.
• Assist in emergency situations/rescues and medical emergencies.
• Provide testimony in court related to assigned duties.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; participate in community events.
• Investigate gang related activities; perform proactive gang related activities.
• Search, process, care for, and transport prisoners.
• Coordinate details with a wide variety of persons and agencies.
• Remain effective and competent through continuing education and training.
• Train and assist newly assigned personnel.
• Apprehend stray or abandoned animals.

Skills

Legal statutes

Police tactics

Use of firearms

Police radio system

Use of force

Customer service

Safety management

Report writing

English grammar

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California POST Basic Certificate

Tools

Police equipment

Computers/office software

Job description

City of Los Banos seeks a Police Officer to provide complete law enforcement and public safety services, respond to calls, enforce laws, and protect life and property. You will work under supervision from sergeants and administrators, maintaining public order and assisting in emergencies.

Required: 21+ years old, high school diploma or equivalent, valid CA driver license, and POST Basic Certificate or academy completion at application time.