Police Officer Trainee — Academy Graduate

Manhattan Beach Police Department; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Beach Police Department is seeking qualified lateral officers to join our team at a state-of-the-art safety facility by the beach. The role encompasses patrols, crime prevention, and responding to calls for service in a vibrant California city with a strong community focus.

The position offers opportunities for specialization in Detective, Traffic, or S.W.A.T. assignments, with emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area on foot or by vehicle and enforces Federal and State laws, and local ordinances and regulations pertaining to public safety and law enforcement; observes designated areas in which significant crime has been reported.
• Responds to radio calls and citizen requests for protection of life, property and public assistance.
• Appears at scenes of crime and public disorder and determines proper course of action; provides first aid or CPR as first responder for persons in need of medical assistance; investigates suspicious vehicles or persons; and restores proper flow of traffic.
• Gives verbal warnings and prepares citations, crime reports, arrest reports, patrol reports, vehicular incident and pursuit forms, injury reports, collision reports, impounded, and property reports.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, armed robberies, vehicle accidents, deaths, or other types of incidents involving possible violation of public safety statutes.
• Assists with crime scene investigations and the handling and preservation of evidence; arrests suspects and completes booking reports.
• Questions suspects and interviews victims and witnesses; examines conditions of accident and crime scenes; notes and reports traffic hazards; takes written statements; completes police field reports and writes supplementary reports; and testifies in Court regarding facts, circumstances, and violations.
• Completes follow-up investigations and monitors status of parolees and individuals on probation status, including Court orders.
• Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; and assists other law enforcement agencies and public safety personnel in responding to calls.
• Develops and maintains positive relations with citizens, business owners, schools, other community members, and attends public meetings; provides safety or traffic control services for parades, various public activities and events.
• Participates in daily police briefings, exercises, training courses, and programs; demonstrates proficiency at shooting range.
• When assigned to Detective section, conducts criminal and civil case investigations; interviews victims, witnesses, suspects, and other parties to obtain leads; and establishes the nature and causes of potential crimes and violations of statutes.
• When assigned to Traffic detail, also enforces specialized Traffic and Motor Vehicle Codes and prepares traffic and collision reports and investigation records; sets up DUI monitoring; coordinates work with Department of Motor Vehicles and Courts; attends meetings, prepares logs, and makes presentations.
• When assigned to S.W.A.T. Team, responds to emergency ca

Job description

Manhattan Beach Police Department is seeking qualified lateral officers to join our team at a state-of-the-art safety facility by the beach. The role encompasses patrols, crime prevention, and responding to calls for service in a vibrant California city with a strong community focus.

The position offers opportunities for specialization in Detective, Traffic, or S.W.A.T. assignments, with emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and community engagement.