Police Officer: Protect & Investigate Community

City of Downey; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Downey is hiring Police Officers to perform law enforcement, enforce traffic regulations, and assist in crime prevention and investigations. Academy-trained entrants start at the A step of the pay range and participate in selection/testing processes.

Requires high school diploma, completion of CA POST Academy within 24 months or current enrollment; 21+ years old; valid CA driver's license; ability to work nights/weekends; ability to carry firearms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required and CA POST Academy completed within 24 months or currently enrolled.
• No sworn law enforcement experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to preserve law and order and respond to incidents.
• Investigates crimes, interviews victims and witnesses, collects evidence.
• Enforces traffic laws and conducts investigations of accidents.
• Prepares reports and maintains compliance with departmental regulations.

Skills

Grammar & writing

Firearms handling

Laws & regulations

Emergency decision making

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CA POST Academy Completion or Enrollment

Job description

City of Downey is hiring Police Officers to perform law enforcement, enforce traffic regulations, and assist in crime prevention and investigations. Academy-trained entrants start at the A step of the pay range and participate in selection/testing processes.

Requires high school diploma, completion of CA POST Academy within 24 months or current enrollment; 21+ years old; valid CA driver's license; ability to work nights/weekends; ability to carry firearms.