Police Officer

City of Albany (CA); Albany (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albany (CA) seeks a dedicated Police Officer to safeguard the community through active policing and enforcement of laws. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and meet age and licensing requirements.

This role includes patrolling, responding to emergencies, investigating crimes, and participating in community events. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and the ability to remain composed in tense situations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Enrollment in or completion of a California POST Basic Training Police Academy.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and respond to emergency calls.
• Investigate crimes and disturbances while gathering evidence.
• Organize community outreach events and represent the department.

Skills

Community policing

Emergency response

Investigation skills

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Police Officer — POST Academy Graduate/Participant

This recruitment will remain open until the positions are filled.

The positions in this class are occupied by sworn personnel pursuant to California Penal Code §830.1 who are responsible for protecting persons and property; enforcing state and local laws and ordinances; and maintaining order. The duties require initiative, resourcefulness, the ability to analyze situations and in emergencies to adopt a quick, effective, and responsible course of action. The work involves frequent contact with the public and the ability to deal with persons in tense situations where relations may be strained.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Click here for our full job description.

Responsibilities

• Ensures active community policing pursuant to codified department policy and strategies.
• Patrols an assigned area by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot; observes, investigates, and reports suspicious and hazardous conditions; apprehends and arrests law violators.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of city ordinances, state laws, and federal laws.
• Investigates crimes, accidents, deaths, and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews, questions, and takes statements from complainants, suspects, and witnesses; completes reports.
• Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; handles missing persons cases; works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and in delinquency control programs.
• Searches, transports, and assists in the booking of prisoners.
• Participates in specialty units including hostage negotiation teams, tactical response team, and other related police specialty units.
• Completes and submits reports and documentation of work performed.
• Organizes community outreach events; speaks before business, school, civic and special groups, as necessary.
• Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills.
• Answers questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the department.
• Serves as Field Training Officer, as assigned; trains new recruits and lateral police officers; documents trainee progress and prepares evaluations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age or older at time of application.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Provide a letter verifying current enrollment in a California POST Basic Training Police Academy, OR possess a Certificate of completion from an accredited California POST-certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy awarded within the previous consecutive thirty‑six months at time of application.

The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin, or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] at least five days prior to the examination.