Police Officer Lateral (Experienced Only)

Tustin Police Department; Tustin (CA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Tustin Police Department is seeking applicants for Police Officer Lateral (experienced only). This recruitment is open to candidates who have been employed as a Police Officer, and is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.

A completed City application and a copy of your POST certificate must be submitted to be considered. Applicants must be available to work day, evening and late night shifts, weekends and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• Must be currently employed as a Police Officer, or have been employed as a Police Officer within the last six months.
• Completed California Basic Police Academy.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Submit POST certificate at time of application.
• Age 21 years at appointment.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Aufgaben

• Patrols assigned areas in a vehicle or on foot; respond to calls for service.
• Make arrests and issue citations; investigate crimes and incidents.
• Secure and preserve crime scenes and evidence; interview victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Testify in court; prepare comprehensive reports.
• Direct traffic; provide first aid; escort and transport prisoners.
• Assist the public and engage with community groups; present crime prevention information.

Kenntnisse

Writing legibly

Driving safely

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

California Basic Police Academy

College education desirable

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Tustin Police Department is currently seeking applicants for Police Officer Lateral (experienced only). This recruitment is open to candidates who have been employed as a Police Officer, and is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.

A completed City application and a copy of your POST certificate must be submitted to be considered.

***NOTE*** Newly hired sworn police employees will be enrolled in one of the City's CalPERS Safety plans for retirement benefits. Individuals who are considered "current members" of CalPERS as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013 (e.g. enrolled in a CalPERS or reciprocal retirement plan within six months of start date) will be enrolled in the2% at 50 plan; all other individuals will be enrolled in the2.7% at 57 plan.

This position, under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work in the protection of life and property. Patrols assigned areas in a radio equipped patrol vehicle or on foot; answers calls for assistance from the public; makes arrests and issues citations for violations of laws or ordinances; investigates misdemeanors and felonies; secures and preserves crime scenes and evidence for further investigation; investigates traffic accidents; conducts interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects; testifies in court, often during off-day hours; provides information to the general public; escorts and transports prisoners; prepares comprehensive reports; safeguards life and property; renders first aid to the injured in emergency situations and other related duties as assigned.

Applicants must be available to work day, evening and late night/early morning shifts, weekends and holidays.

Selection Process

1. Physical Agility


2. Oral Interview


3. Background Investigation and Polygraph Examination


4. Police Chief's Interview


5. Psychological and Medical Examinations (upon conditional offer of employment)

Candidates successfully completing all components of the selection process will be placed on an employment eligibility list from which hires may be made. The eligible list is valid for one year. The duration of the selection process typically lasts 6-9 months.

***IMPORTANT*** A comprehensive background investigation and polygraph will be conducted on any eligible persons considered for hire. Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may be grounds for disqualification. A pre‑employment medical, psychological evaluation AND a drug screen will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers calls for police services; enforces City, county, and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents


• Responds to calls related to traffic incidents and other emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws


• Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants and subpoenas; conducts searches and seizures involving people, vehicles and structures; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court


• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders


• Writes reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment


• Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents, provides emergency medical care as necessary, directs traffic and arranges for clearing of the roadway, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic during a fire, special event, and other emergency or congested situations


• Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public


• As assigned, makes presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police Department activities; serves as liaison to neighborhood watch groups and schools


• May conduct traffic control and security at parades and/or sporting events; takes information and writes reports; transports evidence; enforces parking regulations; may transport prisoners

Age: 21 years at time of appointment.

License/Certificates: At time of appointment, candidate must possess a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Experience/Education: High school graduation or equivalent required. Candidates must have successfully completed an approved California Basic Police Academy. Must be currently employed as a Police Officer, or have been employed as a Police Officer within the last six months. College education is desirable.

Skill in: Writing legibly using correct English sentence structure and grammar; driving a vehicle safely under varied and sometimes difficult conditions.

Authorization to Work: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Background/Character: Free from conviction of a felony or serious misdemeanor; demonstrates maturity, good judgment and ethical behavior; willing to p