Police Officer - Academy Trained

La Habra Police Department; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

La Habra Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties. You will patrol, investigate, respond to incidents, and support community safety initiatives in La Habra, California.

Responsibilities include enforcing laws, collecting evidence, preparing reports, and working with residents to address safety concerns. A strong commitment to service and public safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Correct English usage, spelling and grammar.
• Report writing procedures.
• Use and care of firearms.
• Federal, California state, and local laws applicable to law enforcement.
• Police department equipment, practices and procedures.
• Search and arrest procedures.
• Geography of La Habra and local area.
• Investigative procedures and techniques.
• Standard business software.
• Basic traffic safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area in patrol car to preserve law and order, respond to calls, enforce traffic regulations, make arrests and direct other officers.
• Conducts motor vehicle accident investigations, provides first aid, interviews witnesses, and secures the scene.
• Investigates crimes against persons and property, interviews victims and witnesses, collects evidence and makes arrests.
• Investigates juvenile cases, checks establishments frequented by youths, and addresses juvenile issues.
• Processes warrants and assists in apprehension of wanted persons.
• Maintains knowledge of local ordinances, laws, rules of evidence and policing procedures.
• Prepares reports and provides information and directions to the public.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Observe accurately

Quick decision making

Analyze problems

Written communication

Knowledge of laws

Job description

ABOUT THE CITY:

The City of La Habra is a vibrant Southern California community, strategically located in the northwest corner of Orange County. Today the City is home to a population of over 63,000 residents within La Habra’s 7.3 square miles. A friendly and diverse community, La Habra is conveniently located within an hour's drive of many beaches, mountains, and desert recreation areas. The City is known for the Corn Festival, Citrus Fair, Tamale Festival and the jewel of La Habra, its Children’s Museum. While the City has planned for and encourages measured growth, it retains a small town feel and lives up to its heritage as “A Caring Community.”

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

Since 1925, the La Habra Police Department has been dedicated to providing the residents of this community with a safe environment in which to live and work. This commitment to service is a tradition upheld by the men and women who serve La Habra and is reflected in all aspects of the department’s day-to-day operations.

In addition to the regular duties of traffic and law enforcement, the La Habra Police Department strives to assess the needs of the City and, working in partnership with area residents, successfully address those concerns. Since law enforcement and public safety are a citywide concern, we actively seek the involvement of community members in all aspects of policing and welcome their participation.

THE LA HABRA POLICE DEPARTMENT FEATURES:

• Patrol Services (3/12.5 work schedule).
• SWAT: North County SWAT.
• Traffic: Motors; Commercial Enforcement; Fatal Accident; Reconstruction Team.
• General Investigations: Robbery; Homicide; Family Crimes; Property and Economic Crimes.
• Special Investigations: Gangs and Narcotics.
• Regional Task Force.
• School Resource Officers.
• Canine (Two Handlers)
• Explorer Advisor.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; enforce State and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work; and participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs.

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.)

• Patrols assigned area in patrol car to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crimes, and to enforce traffic regulations; responds to calls and complaints involving traffic accidents, robberies, disturbances, and other misdemeanors and felonies, and take necessary police action; make arrests; take charge of, and guide and direct the work of other law enforcement personnel in various situations until relieved by a supervisor officer.
• Conducts motor vehicle accident investigations; provides first aid for injured persons, and take safeguards to prevent further accidents; interviews principals and witnesses; takes written statements and examines conditions of accident scene; and clears or directs clearing of obstructions and wreckage.
• Investigates crimes against persons and property; interviews victims and witnesses; searches for, evaluates and secures/collects evidence; and arrests suspected perpetrator(s).
• Investigates complaints involving juveniles, including reports of child neglect and persons reported to be contributing to the delinquency of minors; checks business establishments and public places known to be frequented by juveniles; and arrests juvenile and adult offenders.
• Processes warrants and apprehends or assists in the apprehension of wanted persons by court orders or actions in criminal cases.
• Maintains knowledge of local ordinances and state laws, rules of evidence for criminal cases, crime prevention techniques, current investigation techniques, traffic control techniques, care and custody of persons and property.
• Prepares and submits required reports and provides assistance, information, and directions to the public.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFYING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and written communication.
• Report writing procedures.
• Use and care of firearms.
• Federal, California state, and local laws applicable to law enforcement.
• Police department equipment, practices, and procedures.
• Proper search and seizure and arrest procedures.
• Geography of the City of La Habra and the location of important buildings and streets.
• Investigative procedures and techniques.
• Standard business software.
• Basic traffic safety practices.

Skill and Ability to:

• Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.
• Effectively analyze problems for an appropriate response under emergency or stress situations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Meet and maintain the physical requirements established by the La Habra Police Department.
• Operate a computer.
• Read and interpret vehicle codes, regulations, and department policies.
• Issue citations when violations are observed.
• Analyze