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 applicants P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate must accompany the application. A California Drivers 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 $50000 or one times annual salary whichever is greater; and other bonus pays as negotiated by the Police Employee Association of Ridgecrest (PEAR).
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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: HR@. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and physical.