Patrol & Investigations Officer

Brea Police Department; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brea Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Police Officer role. The position carries a base salary between $99,501.57 and $127,386.48, with additional eligible compensation including bilingual pay, special assignment pay, and up to 12.5 percent for a POST certificate.

Work involves performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties, traffic control, investigations, and providing support to department programs.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or its equivalent.
• Must have current valid State of California P.O.S.T. Basic Certification or Basic Course Waiver.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• No felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Successful completion of probation at a P.O.S.T. recognized agency.
• Please see Government Code 1029 for additional disqualifiers from holding office as a peace officer.

Responsibilities

• Make arrests as necessary
• Interview victims, complainants and witnesses
• Interrogate suspects
• Gather and preserve evidence
• Testify and present evidence in court
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws
• Warn drivers against unlawful practices
• Issue citations and make arrests as necessary
• Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Brea Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Police Officer role. The position carries a base salary between $99,501.57 and $127,386.48, with additional eligible compensation including bilingual pay, special assignment pay, and up to 12.5 percent for a POST certificate.

Work involves performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties, traffic control, investigations, and providing support to department programs.