Police Officer Lateral

City of Covina; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Covina is seeking a sworn Police Officer to enforce laws, protect public health and safety, and provide community policing services. The role requires active POST certification and current employment as an officer, with duties spanning patrol, investigations, traffic control, and collaborative community outreach.

Applicants will perform crime suppression, respond to emergencies, and may serve in specialized units.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be currently employed as a sworn Police Officer and submit a copy of POST Basic Certificate to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or bicycle; conducts crime suppression and investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; addresses complaints including health code and local ordinance violations.
• Enforces traffic laws; conducts complete accident investigations; directs traffic when necessary; handles crowd control or special events; assists in crime prevention and juvenile delinquency control; provides community education and first aid; transports and manages detained persons.
• Trains and assists less experienced personnel; may serve as a Field Training Officer or in schools liaison, K-9 programs, motorcycle traffic patrol or other specialized areas.
• May serve as a detective; conducts investigations of crimes against persons and property; performs undercover and surveillance; registers and tracks sex offenders; collects and preserves evidence.
• Obtains and processes evidence; takes statements; prepares reports; serves warrants; testifies in court; provides information to the public and coordinates with other agencies.
• Responds to questions and requests for service from the public; provides information and resolves complaints.
• Establishes positive working relationships with community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and the public.

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required.

Applicants must be currently employed as a sworn Police Officer and submit a copy of POST Basic Certificate in order to qualify.

Essential Functions

• Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or bicycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; answers complaints including domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations; performs surveillance activities; conducts chemical, drug and alcohol testing; investigates suspicious circumstances.
• Enforces traffic laws; conducts complete accident investigations; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control, special event or riot duties; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; counsels and educates the community; administers first aid in cases of emergency; transports, books and is responsible for the care and custody of detained persons.
• Trains and assists less experienced personnel as assigned; may serve as a Field Training Officer or in a variety of special program areas including schools liaison, K-9 programs, motorcycle traffic patrol, or other specialized areas of assignment.
• May serve as a detective; coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigation of crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming and narcotics violations; performs undercover and surveillance activities; conducts registration and tracking of sex offenders; collects, preserves and maintains evidence and property.
• Obtains and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records; serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies effectively in court proceedings; provides information and referrals in non-criminal situations; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies as warranted.
• Responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/ local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be currently employed as a sworn Police Officer and submit a copy of POST