Job Title:

Police Officer - Lateral

Salary:

$28.73 - $36.66 Hourly
$2,298.00 - $2,933.08 Biweekly
$4,979.00 - $6,355.00 Monthly
$59,748.00 - $76,260.00 Annually

Job Type:

Police - Sworn

Location:

City of Signal Hill, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755, California

Department:

Police Department

 Under general supervision, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; perform investigative work; and perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

 Example of Duties:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include, but are not limited to the following characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Patrol

• As a Patrol Officer, patrol the City in a radio-equipped car; respond to 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, robbery, death and other criminal incidents.

• As a Senior Officer, serve as Watch Commander and assist the Field Sergeant with supervisory duties.

• As a field training officer, train and evaluate officers in law enforcement policies, procedures and tactics; prepare related reports.

• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.

• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.

• Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.

• Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.

• Check buildings for physical security.

• Search, fingerprint and transport prisoners.

• Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.

• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.

• Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.

• Transport prisoners to court; serve warrants and subpoenas; retrieve and request information involving arrests and subpoenas; file complaints and perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.

• Assist with the service of warrants within the Department and with outside agencies; provide functional guidance to clerical staff involved in warrant processing; keep up-to-date on laws and procedures required for processing warrants.

• Administer first aid as necessary.

 Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Graduation from a certified P.O.S.T. Academy and eligible to receive a Basic P.O.S.T. certificate upon completion of 12 month probationary period or currently working for at least six months as a Signal Hill Reserve Officer, or as a sworn Police Officer from another jurisdiction.  Sixty college units with emphasis on criminal justice, administration of justice or related field is desirable. California drivers' license required.

Candidates must attach a copy of their Certificate of Achievement showing graduation from a P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy or a copy of their Basic P.O.S.T certificate.