City of El Segundo
Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate)
$2,906.78 - $3,533.21 Biweekly
$6,298.02 - $7,655.28 Monthly
$75,576.24 - $91,863.36 Annually
El Segundo, CA
Full-Time
2018-05-28
Police Department
05/03/2018
Continuous
$2,906.78 - $3,533.21 Biweekly
$6,298.02 - $7,655.28 Monthly
$75,576.24 - $91,863.36 Annually
El Segundo, CA
Full-Time
2018-05-28
Police Department
05/03/2018
Continuous
Description
Under general supervision, performs law enforcement work in a community-oriented policing model through patrol, crime prevention, investigation, community partnership and special assignment detail.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties vary based upon assignment and may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Patrols an assigned area and responds to calls for service, searching for indicators of criminal activity, traffic and other law violations, and threats to life and property, which may include conducting traffic stops; issuing warnings or citations; checking vehicles and observing occupants of vehicles; making field contacts; conducting preliminary and follow up investigations; preparing required reports; providing emergency medical care as necessary; observing, monitoring, and directing traffic conditions; assisting and advising motorists; and enforcing laws.Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants; 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.
Attends briefings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
Conducts neighborhood crime prevention programs; prepares and presents special programs to community groups and school classes designed to increase community awareness of police department service programs; prepares and gives presentations to school conferences and assemblies; conducts basic research and prepares reports regarding crime prevention systems and procedures.
Communicates with members of the community to identify problems and needs of the area and make recommendations for improvements in safety and quality of life.
Performs follow-up investigations of economic, property, person, or narcotics related crimes; evaluates crime reports and reviews criminal history information; makes recommendations regarding case disposition; prepares, obtains, and serves warrants; prepares and presents cases to the District Attorney's Office.
Performs field training responsibilities including conducting on the job field training, providing mentoring and guidance, and supervising and evaluating trainees.
Performs administrative functions related to personnel and training such as hiring, background investigationscoordinating training, and supervising and evaluating part-time non sworn staff.
Counsels victims, juveniles, and parents of juveniles; provides information and refers to other agencies for further assistance; maintains contact with local schools and the School Attendance Review Board.
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.
May participate in or be assigned to special assignments, programs, or teams such as canine, detectives, field training officer, range staff, customs, SWAT, specialized interagency task force, hostage negotiation or court liaison.
Performs minor maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, and other equipment.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Regular Basic Course (academy) at the time of appointment or successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver examination process is required. Acceptance of a waiver is at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Candidates may qualify and test for the position while currently enrolled in a P.O.S.T. approved academy, but eligible list placement is conditional and contingent upon successful academy graduation.
Previous law enforcement experience is highly desirable.Special Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age by the time of appointment.
Must possess a valid California Class C driver license by the time of appointment.
Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for United States citizenship.
Must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records. Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Must be free of any felony convictions.
Must be of proportional height to weight, be physically able to handle the rigorous duties of police work; possess normal hearing and color perception, minimum vision of 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/20.
Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete a polygraph test, psychological and medical examination, and an extensive background investigation process.
Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products on or off duty are prohibited as a condition of employment.
Any visible tattoo(s), body art and/or body piercings are prohibited while performing department duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
Considerable knowledge of Federal, State and City laws, ordinances, and department regulations related to policing, e.g. laws of arrest, rules of evidence, etc.
Knowledge of modern law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of public relations techniques; interagency communication/assistance techniques and practices.
Ability to learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations, as well as departmental policy and procedures.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action; and cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
Ability to observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
Ability to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Ability to properly use and care for firearms.
Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation.
Knowledge of and ability to use computers, databases, and common software programs.
Ability to make clear and concise radio transmissions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, City officials, and the general public.
- Employer
- City of El Segundo
- Phone
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310-524-2381
- Website
- http://www.elsegundo.org
- Address
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350 Main Street
El Segundo, California, 90245
- Employer
- City of El Segundo
- Phone
- 310-524-2381
- Website
- http://www.elsegundo.org
- Address
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350 Main Street
El Segundo, California, 90245
- Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Based upon the application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your experience. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the free response questions. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail ALL relevant work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. I certify that I have read the online job posting and understand the experience requirement for this position, that all information provided in this questionnaire is true, and I agree and understand that any misstatements or omissions of material fact may forfeit my rights to continue in this examination process. Do you understand and agree to the foregoing?
- * QUESTION 2
- The minimum age requirement at time of appointment is 21 years of age. Do you meet this requirement?
- * QUESTION 3
- Do you possess a California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate?
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you possess a valid California Class "C" Driver license and have a satisfactory driving record?
- * QUESTION 5
- A copy of your current California Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate must be attached to your application at the time it is submitted. Do you understand that this is required at the time of application?
- * QUESTION 6
- List your Driver License number and expiration date.
- * QUESTION 7
- If you are currently separated from a sworn Peace Officer position with a California law enforcement agency within 36 months, please choose the option that best describes your reason for leaving:
- * QUESTION 8
- Have you previously applied for a position with the El Segundo Police Department?
- * QUESTION 9
- If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list ALL prior application dates and the disposition of your application. (For example, you may write something like: "Application April 2012, Invited to Exam, Passed written and physical agility, failed interview"). Only if you have never applied with the El Segundo Police Department, please type N/A.
- * QUESTION 10
- The El Segundo Police Department is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service through a community oriented policing and problem solving philosophy. Describe how you would apply the department's mission if you were hired as a Police Officer for the City of El Segundo Police Department.
- * QUESTION 11
- Please choose the option that best describes how you meet the requirements for this position:
- * QUESTION 12
- If you are currently enrolled in a P.O.S.T. approved academy, please provide expected graduation date (Eligible list placement is conditional & contingent upon successful academy graduation). If not applicable, please type "N/A".
- * Required Question