Police Officer - Academy Graduate | Protect & Investigate

City of Escondido; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Escondido seeks a Police Officer (Academy Graduate) to join the Police Department. Candidates must meet POST requirements and will perform patrols, investigations, traffic control and report writing to protect life and property.

The position emphasizes integrity, communication, and community service; successful applicants will undergo medical and psychological evaluations, background checks and a series of testing dates as part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Fingerprinted and a background check are required.
• Not convicted of a felony by any State or Federal government.
• Medical and psychological evaluation successful completion.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas by car, bike, motorcycle or on foot.
• Investigate crimes, accidents and injuries; conduct initial and follow-up investigations.
• Enforce traffic laws and issue violations.
• Make arrests and testify in court.
• Provide information to the public; submit written reports.
• Participate in required training.

Skills

Peace officer knowledge

Crime scene procedures

Legal knowledge

Customer service

Report writing

English usage

Education

High school diploma

POST Certified California Police Academy

Tools

Computers

Word processing

Job description

The City of Escondido seeks a Police Officer (Academy Graduate) to join the Police Department. Candidates must meet POST requirements and will perform patrols, investigations, traffic control and report writing to protect life and property.

The position emphasizes integrity, communication, and community service; successful applicants will undergo medical and psychological evaluations, background checks and a series of testing dates as part of the selection process.