JOB
Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant or Police Lieutenant, a Police Officer performs a variety of public safety duties in the enforcement of law and order.
Comprised of approximately 55 sworn and 17 civilian staff, the Cypress Police Department considers itself innovative, professional and a community-oriented law enforcement agency. The Department is organized into the following divisions: Operations, Administration, and Investigations. Assignments available to staff are: Patrol, Motors, K-9, General Investigations, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard Detail, S.W.A.T., or Crisis Negotiations Team.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Duties include, but are not limited to:
Patrol assignment in police unit, answer calls and act for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws.
Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, burglaries, deaths and other criminal incidents.
Make arrests as necessary.
Interview victims, complainants and witnesses.
Interrogate suspects/gather and preserve information.
Testify and present evidence in court; work cooperatively with other law enforcement agencies.
Prepare legible and accurate written reports on a timely basis; search, fingerprint and transport prisoners.
Direct traffic.
Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as required under emergency situations or as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION All application materials will be thoroughly screened and "the most qualified" applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process which shall consist of, but may not be limited to the following: Oral Interview (weighted 100%).
Special accommodation for legal disability if a written request accompanied by proper documentation is submitted to the Human Resources Office five days prior to testing.
Candidates must also pass the following prior to appointment as a Police Officer:
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Background Review (including a fingerprint check and polygraph examination)
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Chief's Oral Interview
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Medical Examination (including alcohol and controlled substance screening)
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Psychological Examination
CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENTEmployment Disqualification Standards
CRIMINAL-
Any felony conviction except as provided in Government Code 1029(b)-(e).
ILLEGAL USE OR POSSESSION OF DRUGS-
Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as an illegal opiate, hallucinogen, stimulant or depressant in the past 7 years. This includes cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, GHB, ecstasy, etc.
FINANCIAL-
A pattern, history, or irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, or failure to pay, etc. Exigent circumstances may be evaluated on an individual basis.
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATIONS-
Any conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the past seven years of the date of application or more than one conviction of driving under the influence at any time.
ALL POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICANTS WILL UNDERGO A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO ENSURE CANDIDATES ARE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER (GOV'T CODE SECTION 1031). ALL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS WILL BE SUPPLEMENTED BY A POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION If you have questions about your particular situation, please contact the Cypress Police Department's Personnel and Training Bureau at (714) 229-6630.
