Salary: $73,588.06 – $115,050.78 Annually

Closing Date: 8/28/202

Position Summary:

Perform all classes of law enforcement work. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing general police work in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; to carry out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; and to do related work as required. Enforce State and Local laws; issue citations; make arrests; testify in court; utilize knowledge of laws and court procedures.

Works under the direct supervision of a Police Sergeant and/or Police Corporal; and under the general direction of the Police Captain who is the Operations Division Commander.

Essential Functions:

Patrols the City in radio equipped car, answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of City, County and State laws.
May conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.
Makes arrests as necessary, interviews victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
Gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court.
Administers first aid.
Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
Prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed.
Serves warrants and subpoenas.
While on patrol, stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and makes arrests as necessary.
Checks buildings for physical security.
Attends and polices special events and other emergency or congested situations.
Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
Provides traffic control at vehicle accidents, special events or other emergencies.
May be assigned to patrol on bicycle, horseback, motorcycle or on foot.
May be assigned to specialty assignments including but not limited to: Student Resources Officer (SRO), Detective, Major Crimes, Traffic Officer, Problem Oriented Policing (POP) and K9 Officer.
Working with software/computer systems, including mobile devices to maintain operations.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Successful completion of a California POST accredit Police Academy, a High School Diploma and/or GED. and possession of a California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate is required.
One year experience in a law enforcement capacity as a sworn officer.
Within one year of appointment, apply for and receive a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
Upon being hired the employee must successfully complete and pass the Red Bluff Police Department Field Training (FTO) program.
Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers’ License.

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