Police Officer

Red Bluff Police Department; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Red Bluff Police Department seeks qualified applicants for a sworn police officer position. The role entails general police work including crime prevention, traffic enforcement, and responding to emergencies while upholding the laws of the City, County, and State.

The department emphasizes community policing and teamwork within a structured supervisory framework. The City of Red Bluff offers a tiered hiring bonus upon successful completion of the hiring process and a four-year commitment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the City in a radio-equipped car, answers calls for the protection of life and property, enforces city, county and state laws.
• May conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, and other incidents.
• Makes arrests as necessary, interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects.
• Gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Administers first aid.
• Maintains contact with citizens and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies.

Job description

HIRING BONUS

The City of Red Bluff offers a tiered hiring bonus to candidates that successfully complete the hiring process with a contract remaining in place requiring a four-year commitment to the Red Bluff Police Department.

Bonus Tiers:
1 year of experience will receive $10,000
2-4 years of experience will receive $20,000
5-6 years of experience will receive $30,000
7+ years of experience will receive $40,000

With payment of the bonus in four installments:
1. Upon hire.
2. Upon successful completion of the field training program.
3. Upon successful completion of probation (12 months).
4. Upon completion of 24 months of service.

*The top wage listed is contingent upon qualifying for certain incentives including educational, POST certification and longevity for years of service, which is transferable from other law enforcement agencies.

Perform all classes of law enforcement work. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing general police work in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; to carry out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; and to do related work as required. Enforce State and Local laws; issue citations; make arrests; testify in court; utilize knowledge of laws and court procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of a Police Sergeant and/or Police Corporal; and under the general direction of the Police Captain who is the Operations Division Commander.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May monitor, train and direct other Officers or Community Services Officers as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrols the City in radio equipped car, answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of City, County and State laws.
• May conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.
• Makes arrests as necessary, interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Administers first aid.
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
• Serves warrants and subpoenas.
• While on patrol, stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and makes arrests as necessary.
• Checks buildings for physical security.
• Attends and polices special events and other emergency or congested situations.
• Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Provides traffic control at vehicle accidents, special events or other emergencies.
• May be assigned to patrol on bicycle, horseback, motorcycle or on foot.
• May be assigned to specialty assignments including but not limited to: Student Resources Officer (SRO), Detective, Major Crimes, Traffic Officer, Problem Oriented Policing (POP) and K9 Officer.
• Working with software/computer systems, including mobile devices to maintain operations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Police car, police radio, radar gun, handgun, taser and other weapons as required; sidehandle baton or expandable baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, protective duty vest or belt as required, first aid equipment, mobile smartphone, computer and/or laptop, printer/copier, fax machine and other standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects such as a service weapon, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employees may be required to engage in physical tasks of running, climbing, and carrying or dragging in excess of 150 pounds, and wrestle and/or restrain combative subjects.

The employee is regularly required to run, jump, push, pull and physically apprehend and subdue suspects.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance visions, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must have the ability to speak clearly and concisely; read and comprehend what is read; compose comprehensive reports either by writing in longhand, computer keyboard entry, or taped dictation; think clearly and formulate accurate documents; and communicate clearly via telephone, text message and in person.

The employee must be capable of competently operating a handgun, shotgun and rifle.

The employee must be capable of operating a police vehicle in both normal and emergency driving conditions, including high speeds in adverse conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbents in this classification are required to work on a shift schedule, including weekends and holidays, which are subject to being changed on short notice.

Employees may at times work indoors for only 10% of the time and