Job description

JOB
Are you a lateral, academy graduate or currently enrolled in a police academy? Are you looking for a challenging, fast paced environment where you will quickly gain experience and make a difference? We are looking for energetic and community oriented police officers to join our team and help us make Clearlake a cleaner, safer community.We value our relationship with the community and enjoy strong support. We have a recently remodeled police facility, a fleet of new vehicles (inc. take home program), new on-site gym facility, new 911 dispatch center, up-to-date equipment and the latest in technology. We will provide you with the training, experience and tools to be your best.We are a tight-knit team and we value the talent and contribution of each member - you won't be lost amongst the masses here. We will get to know you, support you and offer you the opportunity to make a real difference in our community.We offer room for you to grow in your career. With special assignments including field training officer, traffic officer, K-9 handler, detective, school resource officer and corporal, there are opportunities for a variety of skill sets as you grow with our organization.Salary equivalent up to $48.21/hour ($8,358/month) with incentives. See Benefits tab for more information.This recruitment is for lateral, academy graduates or students currently enrolled in a POST Basic Police Academy (including Modular Level 1). If you have not attended a POST academy (Basic Course or Modular Level 1) or completed the Basic Course Waiver process, you will NOT be considered for this recruitment.A completed POST Personal History Statement (PHS) must be attached to this application. The form can be found at: https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/2-251-phsPeaceOfficers.doc

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under general supervision to perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases involving public morals and welfare; to control traffic flow and enforce Sate and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of that Department. Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; check building for physical security. Respond to general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil, complains property control, automobile accidents, robberies, related misdemeanors and felony incidents. Collect, process, photograph, and present evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence. Enforce traffic laws and ordinances check speed with radar issue warnings and citations. Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations. Conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys; conduct investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents. Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigations of offenses. Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention. Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed. Serve writs, warrants, and subpoenas within the department and with outside agencies; remain current on laws and procedures required for processing. Investigate crimes; gather and preserve evidence; interview victims, complaints and witness; identify and interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and present evidence in court. May serve as Field Training Officer as assigned; train new officers on departmental policies, procedures and activities. May conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, child sexual and physical abuse, auto theft, white collar crime, and narcotics; conduct convert and undercover investigations as assigned; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution. May serve as Intelligence Officer, gather crime related intelligence information and conduct background investigations; coordinate information and activities with outside agencies and jurisdiction.May serve as Police Sergeant as assigned; act as Watch Commissioner; review and approve the reports of other Police Officers.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 100 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, electrical hazards, dust, mechanical hazards, explosive materials and contagious diseases; Availability for shift work, work on-call, and stand-by call.

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