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SALARY RANGE:
Check with current update with Personnel Department. The City pays members 9% contribution to PERS for the 3% at age 50 retirement formula. OPEN ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Entry may be considered for above Step One placement depending upon qualifications.

DEFINITION:
Under general supervision patrols an area of the city in performing public safety and law enforcement duties; controls traffic flow; performs preliminary investigations; performs other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a journey level professional police officer classification. It has the field responsibility for safeguarding lives and property, providing general assistance to the public and enforcing State and local laws.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Patrol city and assigned shift in radio equipped vehicle. Responds to calls regarding the protection of lives and property. Maintains high visibility and accessibility to the public. Assists citizens by giving directions and helping to relocate "lost" vehicles. Investigates suspicious circumstances, disturbances, burglaries, thefts, traffic accidents and incidents in which a crime has been or may have been committed. Books, guards and transport prisoners. Interviews witnesses, complaints and victims. Process crime scenes for fingerprints, evidence and takes photographs. Prepares reports and keeps records of patrol and other law enforcement activities. Responds to family disturbances. Enforces the safe and legal operation of motor vehicles, cautions drivers and issue citations when necessary. Cites illegally parked vehicles. Performs subpoena and warrant service. Apprehends, interrogates, searches, and if necessary arrests persons. Collects and preserves evidence at a crime scene. Controls and directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the scene of accidents or at public functions. Administers first aid to injured or ill persons. Picks up and transports stray animals in the absence of the animal control officer. Checks public, business and private residence for security. Make presentations to schools, churches, clubs and other organizations for good public relations. Makes a diagnosis of patrol vehicle problems and prepares appropriate repair forms. Testifies in court as required. Provides care for juveniles and adults in custody. Provides assistance to the watch commander in absence of a higher ranking officer.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Laws of arrest, search and seizure. Penal, Vehicle, Welfare and Institutions, Health and Safety, Fish and Game, Business and Professional and Alcoholic Beverage Control Codes and city ordinances covering a multitude of felony and other situations. Court decisions affecting suspect's rights. The geography of the city, location of the streets and buildings. Self- defense techniques. Identification and investigation techniques. Scientific evidence collection and aspects of forensic medicine. Federal, State and local codes pertaining to juveniles.

ABILITY TO:
Search and if necessary subdue suspects and prisoners. Analyze situations and act quickly and calmly in emergency situations, exercising good judgement. Make careful observations remember and record important details such as color, time of day, mode of dress, numbers, faces and distances. Work cooperatively with the public, fellow officers, superiors and law enforcement personnel from other agencies. Speak and write effectively. Prepare clear and accurate reports. Use a service pistol and various other weapons, radios, radar and other equipment. Collect and preserve evidence. Obtain valid, useful and significant information from persons interviewed. Work independently, use crime scene evidence collection equipment, including cameras and latent print kit.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (LATERAL):
Any combination of training and experience, which is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities, would be acceptable for employment. A typical background would be:

EDUCATION:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of P.O.S.T. Certified Academy.

EXPERIENCE:
Currently employed as a California Peace Officer with one year of current work experience as a Police Officer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Weight in proportion to height; normal color vision and visual functions. Acuity correctable to 20/30 in each eye; hearing normal; agility normal.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and a Certificate of Completion from a P.O.S.T. Accredited Academy. Availability for night, weekends and holiday duty. MINIMUM AGE OF 21 AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT.

CITY OF SEASIDE

POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE OFFICER

HIRING PROCESS OUTLINE

The process for a position as a Police Officer has several steps. The examination process is designated to test and select the most qualified applicant for the position. This is an overview of the examination and selection process. Applicants must pass each component to move to the next phase in the process. If you are successful in the department selection interview, a conditional job offer will be given contingent on passing the background investigation, psychological and medical evaluation.