Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

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

Police Officer | CalOpps

Skip to main content Home City of Daly City Police Officer Daly City Police Officer (8410981) Academy Graduate Category Law Enforcement Region San Francisco/Peninsula Job Type Full-Time Close Date Continuous or until 1000 applicants Salary $10,081.00-$12,254.00 Monthly

Additional Questionnaires Pre-qualification

About Daly City The City of Daly City, \"Gateway\" to the San Francisco Peninsula, stretches from the Pacific Ocean to San Francisco Bay and is strategically located minutes from downtown San Francisco and SF International Airport. Daly City is one of the most ethnically-diverse cities in the nation and most populous cities in San Mateo County with 105,000+ residents. Daly City has over 500 full time employees to deliver the full range of municipal services.

To view our current openings please visit www.dalycity.org

Location 333 90th Street Daly City, 94015

Application Process for Police Officer (Academy Graduates):

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. To be considered a complete application, qualified candidates must complete a City of Daly City application, supplemental questionnaire and submit a copy of a proof of graduation from an approved California POST Police Academy. Please upload a PDF copy of your proof of graduation from California POST Police Academy with your application otherwise it will be considered INCOMPLETE. We strongly prefer that you upload the verification documents in one file when you are applying online. If you are unable to upload documents please email a copy of the verification documents immediately after submitting your application online to [emailprotected] along with a coversheet indicating that you submitted your application online.

Selection Process:

Only candidates demonstrating possession of the requirements in the Qualifications section will be considered for immediate consideration. The Police Department's selection process includes an interview and successful completion of a thorough Background Investigation, including fingerprinting as well as polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and medical examinations.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, subject to exercise of individual judgment and initiative, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An incumbent in this position performs a variety of law enforcement activities during an assigned shift, which may include crime response, patrol, investigation, traffic enforcement, crime prevention and public safety, case presentation and variable shifts. They wear uniforms, carry weapons, drive patrol cars or ride motorcycles and must comply with departmental grooming standards. In addition, they work under potentially adverse and hazardous conditions and are on call.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Patrols an assigned area in radio car, on motorcycle, or on foot; answers calls for protection of life and private property, and the enforcement of city, county and state laws; conducts preliminary or full investigations depending on assignment, of prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents, deaths and other disturbances; directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at emergency or congested situations; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; collects and presents evidence with criminal prosecutions; serves warrants and subpoenas; prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed; gives information and directions to the public. Assists in maintaining police records and types records and reports; operates headquarters radio telephone equipment to dispatch officers on patrol; as ordered, acts as lead officer in the field on a shift. Performs basic investigation, consulting and crime prevention work in assisting to control juvenile delinquency; performs such other basic police work as attending fire scenes to assist in the protection of life and property, parade and crowd controlling duties, and engaging in problem-solving skills and tactics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Be 21 years of age.


• 2. Possess a United States high school diploma, or G.E.D. with qualifying scores, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination, or attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities.


• 3. Have satisfactorily completed a P.O.S.T. approved academy.


• 4. Possess a valid Class CCalifornia Driver's License by date of appointment.


• 5. Possess a personal history which is compatible with the effective performance of sworn police duties.


• 6. Have the physical strength, stamina and agility adequate to perform all duties of a Police Officer.


• 7. Hear well enough to comprehend radio transmissions and long-range conversations.


• 8. Have adequate written and oral communication skills to give instructions and explanations, conduct information-gathering interviews and write reports.


• 9. Be able to deal with a variety of people and situations, exercising judgment, tact and self-restraint.


• 10. Have adequate reading skills to understand and interpret orders, bulletins, laws, codes and court decisions.


• 11. Be willing to work irregular hours and days and at various locations in the City.


• 12. Be able to interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, and work as a team member.


• 13. Be able to function under demanding time pressure.


• 14. Be able to respond in a positive manner to supervision.


• 15. Be able to attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis

Education: Graduation from high school