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.
