Community-Policing Patrol Officer

South Gate Police Department; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Gate Police Department seeks Police Officers to enforce laws, prevent crime, protect life and property, maintain order, investigate incidents, and detain suspects as needed. This journey-level position requires patrols by car, foot, bicycle or motorcycle, traffic enforcement, investigations, court appearances, and strong emphasis on community policing and problem solving under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or higher), a Basic POST Certificate, a California

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, bicycle or motorcycle; conducts investigations and enforcement.
• Arrests, citations, warrants processing, and court appearances as required.
• Engages in collaborative community policing and problem solving with the public.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Community policing

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or higher

Basic POST Certificate

Job description

The South Gate Police Department seeks Police Officers to enforce laws, prevent crime, protect life and property, maintain order, investigate incidents, and detain suspects as needed. This journey-level position requires patrols by car, foot, bicycle or motorcycle, traffic enforcement, investigations, court appearances, and strong emphasis on community policing and problem solving under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or higher), a Basic POST Certificate, a California