Police Officer (Pre-Service)

Montebello Police Department; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Montebello Police Department seeks a patrol officer to perform law enforcement duties, respond to calls, investigate incidents, and arrest suspects while maintaining public safety and enforcing laws.

Requirements include California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy (completed or enrolled), 21+ years old, high school diploma or GED, valid CA driver’s license, fluency in English, U.S. citizenship eligibility, and good physical/vision standards. This is a full-time, equality-driven position.

Qualifications

• Fluent English reading and writing is essential.
• Second language ability is desirable.
• Must have completed or be enrolled in P.O.S.T. Basic Academy.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid California Class 3 or C driver’s license needed.
• Citizen or eligible for citizenship; weight proportional to height; normal hearing/color vision.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls and complaints.
• Investigate incidents and crimes; make arrests and prepare reports.
• Secure evidence, interview victims/witnesses, and coordinate with agencies.
• Appear in court when summoned and maintain liaison with criminal justice partners.

Skills

Fluent English (reading/writing)

Second language desirable

Education

P.O.S.T. Basic Academy

High School diploma or GED

CA Driver's License

Job description

Examination Date: Exams are scheduled on a continuous basis.

Under general direction, to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; to investigate incidents and crimes; to make physical arrests; and to perform related work as required.Performs patrol on an assigned shift; conducts property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities; stops and questions suspicious persons; assists with a variety of emergencies; issues citations for violations of laws; prepares reports of incidents and investigations; contacts victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects for detailed interviewing when required; secures statements; may have responsibility for preserving evidence at the scenes of incidents and crimes; follows-up on investigations when assigned; makes arrests of criminals; appears in court proceedings when summoned; books, transports, and has responsibility for the care and safety of detained persons; issues traffic citations and performs traffic control assignments; performs accident investigations; performs a wide range of law enforcement assignments; makes initial and supplementary investigation of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, checks, intelligence, juvenile, narcotics, and others; investigates cases involving missing persons, lost children and runaways; collects material evidence and does crime scene work; performs surveillance of persons and places; apprehends, interrogates and arrests suspects; prepares and submits reports; establishes and maintains liaison with other criminal justice agencies.

• Must have satisfactorily completed a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy or be enrolled. (PROOF REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.)
• At the time of appointment, must possess a P.O.S.T. Basic academy certificate of completion. This certificate is valid for 36 months from the date of academy graduation.
• Minimum 21 years of age at the time of appointment. No maximum age.
• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• The ability to read and write English fluently is essential.
• Possess a valid California Class 3 or C driver's license.
• A United States citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship at least one year prior to applying for this position.
• Weight proportional to height.
• Hearing and color vision must be normal.
• Vision must be at least 20/100 uncorrected, corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the weaker eye.
• Ability to speak and write a second language, while not required, is desirable.
• A general understanding of the Montebello Police Department policy and procedure is desirable.

The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.