Reserve Police Officer

Dinuba Police Department; Dinuba (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dinuba Police Department is seeking a dedicated police officer to patrol streets, protect the community, and respond to emergencies. You will investigate crimes, manage traffic control, and prepare documentation for court proceedings.

Strong communication and decisive judgement are essential in this role. The position requires completion of California POST training and high school graduation, with bilingual English/Spanish being a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable laws and modern law enforcement procedures.
• Ability to read and write English; perform physically demanding work.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Patrol City streets, parks and neighborhoods to preserve peace and enforce laws.
• Respond to emergencies, investigate accidents, robberies and disturbances.
• Conduct traffic control and enforce traffic regulations.
• Interrogate suspects, interview witnesses, gather evidence and file reports.
• Prepare cases for court and testify as needed.
• Coordinate with other agencies and departments as required.

Skills

reads and writes English

physical fitness

interpersonal skills

interviewing witnesses

crime scene handling

evidence collection

decision making

report writing

communication skills

Education

Graduation from high school

California POST training

Tools

Police vehicle

Radar gun

Handgun

Taser

Breathalyzer

Handcuffs

Job description

Under general supervision performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes, to conduct and participate in general investigation of crimes, accidents, and cases, to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulation to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department and performs other related law enforcement activities as required.

Works on rotating shifts performing security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct, operates a police vehicle, police radio, radar gun, handgun, taser gun, side handle baton, handcuffs, breathalyzer, first aid equipment and any other specially assigned equipment, works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance, maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent, carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.

Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations and to otherwise serve and protect, responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action, interrogates suspects, interviews witnesses and drivers, preserves evidence, arrests violators, investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents, summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles, takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene, conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift, seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects, develops leads and tips, searches scene of crime for clues, analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders, prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings, prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's Daily Log, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, alcohol reports, influence reports, breathalyzer check list, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc.

Undertakes community oriented police work, and assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, traffic safety, etc. Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities, conducts patrol activities including directing traffic, investigation of reported or observed violations of law, and conducting patrol activities, coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, maintains contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about department activities, maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities, maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities, must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits, performs Community Oriented Policing and other related duties as required.

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

Knowledge of:

• Applicable laws;
• Modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Federal, State and local laws and regulations regarding civil, criminal and traffic violations.
• Conduct of law enforcement operations including arrest, search, seizure incarceration interrogation, investigation and use of force.
• Appropriate instantaneous responses to life‑threatening and otherwise volatile law enforcement situations.
• Safe and appropriate use of firearms and other weapons; Public relations and conduct.

Ability to:

• Read and write the English language.
• Learn the ordinances, department rules and regulations.
• Perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Accurately aim and fire a weapon.
• Stabilize crime scenes and other disorderly or dangerous situations using the least inflammatory methods available.
• Write thorough reports of incidents and investigations.
• Communicate tactfully and effectively orally and in writing with the full range of persons that may be contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Operate and maintain, in proper operating condition, a police patrol car, assigned weapons, and other specially assigned equipment.
• Learn the City's streets, buildings and geography.

Licenses/Certificates:

Certificate of completion from either Basic Academy or successful Completion of Modules I, II & III. Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Education/Experience/Training:

Any combination of education, experience, and training which would likely provide the required knowledges and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities would be: Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade and satisfactory completion of the California Peace Officers Standards Training. Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects,