Patrol Officer — Academy Graduate Path

Daly City Police Department; Daly City (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daly City Police Department is seeking Academy Graduates for the Police Officer position. Under general supervision you will perform law enforcement tasks, patrol neighborhoods, respond to incidents, enforce laws, and participate in community safety.

Applicants must complete a City of Daly City application, provide proof of POST Academy graduation, and may undergo background investigations, polygraph, medical exams, and interviews.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have completed a POST-approved academy.
• Valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Personal history compatible with sworn police duties.
• Physical strength, stamina and agility to perform duties.
• Hearing sufficient for radio transmissions and conversations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deal with diverse people and situations.
• Reading skills to understand orders, bulletins, laws and codes.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and locations in the city.
• Ability to work with others as a team.
• Ability to handle time pressure and maintain decorum.
• Ability to follow supervision and maintain reliability.
• Must be able to attend regular work and perform duties consistently.
• Education: Graduation from high school

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas by radio car, motorcycle, or on foot.
• Respond to calls for service and enforce laws and regulations.
• Conduct investigations, regulate traffic, and provide traffic control at incidents.
• Collect and present evidence for prosecutions and assist in criminal investigations.
• Assist in maintaining police records and dispatch officers as needed.
• Perform basic police duties such as incident response and crowd control.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

POST Academy completion

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

The Daly City Police Department is seeking Academy Graduates for the Police Officer position. Under general supervision you will perform law enforcement tasks, patrol neighborhoods, respond to incidents, enforce laws, and participate in community safety.

Applicants must complete a City of Daly City application, provide proof of POST Academy graduation, and may undergo background investigations, polygraph, medical exams, and interviews.