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POLICE OFFICER

City of Ridgecrest -
Ridgecrest, CA

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Job Details

$25.29 an hour

Benefits

Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Peace Officer Certification
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Police Department

POLICE OFFICER

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; carries out special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement in general; conducts investigations; performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

These functions may not be present in all positions in multiple position classes. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability.

PATROL AND TRAFFIC SAFETY

Patrols an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers calls for police services; enforces City, county, and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.
As a Motor Officer, patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants and subpoenas; conducts searches and seizures involving people, vehicles and structures; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.
Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
Writes reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.
Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents, provides emergency medical care as necessary, directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

FACILITY:

The Police Department Facility is located in the Civic Center, built in 1990, at 100 West California Avenue, which includes a Community Center with basketball courts, gymnastic equipment, aerobics, and two racquetball courts.

REQUIREMENTS

Age: Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Education: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Fitness: Vision must be correctable to 20/30
Applicant must pass a P.O.S.T. approved medical and psychological exam.

EXPERIENCE

Completion of P.O.S.T. approved basic academy and/or been employed by a California Law Enforcement Agency within one (1) year of application date to qualify for a “pre-service” position.

CERTIFICATION

If applicable, a copy of the applicant’s P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate must accompany the application. A California Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment.

BENEFITS:

The City of Ridgecrest provides employees a tiered cafeteria plan with a minimum of $575.00 per month to purchase medical, dental and life insurance. A tuition reimbursement plan is available, as is incentive pay from 5% to 12.5% for certain P.O.S.T. Certificates or academic degrees held or obtained while employed by the City of Ridgecrest. New employees earn a minimum of 80 hours vacation, 104 hours of sick and 11 regular holidays plus 48 hours of floating holiday time annually. Officers receive $1200.00 annual uniform allowance; a City paid Life Insurance equal to $50,000 or one times annual salary whichever is greater; and other bonus pays as negotiated by the Police Employee Association of Ridgecrest (PEAR).

TO APPLY:

Complete City employment application (available on our website) and resume. Return to City of Ridgecrest, Human Resources, 100 W. California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 OR E-MAIL TO: [email protected]. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and physical.

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