Patrol & Investigations Officer

City of Montebello; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement plan

Health plans

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Tuition reimbursement

Bilingual pay

Uniform allowance

Long Term Disability

Education incentive

Military service incentive

Wellness stipend

Job summary

The City of Montebello seeks a Police Officer to patrol assigned areas, answer calls, investigate incidents, make arrests, and prepare reports. Duties include property checks, interviewing victims and suspects, securing evidence, and testifying in court.

POST basic academy completion and a valid California driver’s license are required; English fluency is essential. Bilingual ability and knowledge of department policy are desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have satisfactorily completed a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy or be enrolled.
• At appointment, must possess a P.O.S.T. Basic academy certificate of completion.
• Minimum 21 years of age; U.S. citizenship or eligible for citizenship.
• Valid California driver’s license (Class 3 or C).
• English reading/writing fluency is essential.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and answer calls; investigate incidents and crimes.
• Make physical arrests; prepare incident and investigation reports.
• Conduct property checks; interview victims, witnesses, suspects; secure evidence.
• Appear in court; book, transport, and care for detained persons.
• Coordinate with other agencies; perform traffic control and accident investigations.
• Maintain knowledge of Montebello Police Department policy and procedures.

Skills

English fluency

Written communication

Multilingual desirable

Education

POST Basic Academy certificate

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Montebello seeks a Police Officer to patrol assigned areas, answer calls, investigate incidents, make arrests, and prepare reports. Duties include property checks, interviewing victims and suspects, securing evidence, and testifying in court.

POST basic academy completion and a valid California driver’s license are required; English fluency is essential. Bilingual ability and knowledge of department policy are desirable.