Lateral Police Officer

Base pay: $10,155 top step Education Incentive: 6.75% (4.25% for a Bachelor's Degree and 2.5% for a Masters Degree for a total of 6.75%) Longevity pay: 10% (5% for 10 years of Sworn POST service, 7.5% at 12 years of sworn POST service, and 10% at 15 years of Sworn POST service) POST Certificates: 9.85% (4.85% for Intermediate POST certificate & 5% for an Advanced POST certificate) Fitness incentive - $27.50 Per pay period Career Enhancement/Wellness Reimbursement - $1000 Annually Lateral Police Officer will also receive 80 hours of paid time off at the time of hire. DEFINITION:Under direction of a Police Sergeant, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; enforces traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides assistance and support to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Technical and functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel. Assignments may require supervision of non-sworn personnel and volunteers. ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions: Patrols the City in a radio-equipped car; answers calls for the protection of life and property; enforces all applicable laws; patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a patrol vehicle; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routing and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws; makes arrests as necessary; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court; conduct basic preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, deaths or other criminal incidents; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed; checks buildings for physical security; serves warrants and subpoenas; requests and retrieves information involving arrests and subpoenas; files complaints and performs the work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints; searches, fingerprints, and transports prisoners; maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public; participates in crime prevention programs and activities; assists with the service of warrants within the department and with outside agencies; keeps up to date on laws and procedures for processing warrants; coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes; performs some identification duties such as collect, file, and oversees the maintenance of certain evidence, photographs, fingerprints; provides training and advises other officers in this area. Marginal Functions: Administers First Aid as necessary; directs traffic at fires, special events and other emergencies or congested situations; performs limited crime laboratory analysis; performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Other: Twenty-one (21) years of age or older. Lateral Entry: One (1) year experience in a municipal or general law enforcement agency. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:Possession of a valid California driver's license. Lateral Entry: Proof of possession of a California Basic POST Certificate. Entry level: Completion of POST Basic Academy.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work in an emergency peace control environment; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to dangerous persons, firearms, bodily fluids, and noise; running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and lifting; work in inclement weather conditions. Physical Abilities Examination: Prior to appointment, candidates must receive a passing score on the West Sacramento Police Department Physical Agility Test or submit an equivalent passing score. For a detailed description of our Physical Agility Test, please click the following link: http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/home/showdocument?id=18444&t=638477527450970000