Police Officer

at  City of Red Bluff

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSES

Knowledge of:
Knowledge of principles and practices of department rules and regulations; criminal law; apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation of evidence; police methods and procedures related to patrol, philosophy of community oriented policing and problem solving, traffic control and investigation techniques; laws and court procedures; effective written and oral communications skills; police department accounting and budgeting procedures, City and Department policies, rules and regulations; and effective public relations skills.
Ability to:
Interact effectively with the public and other employees. Work and be responsible for an assigned area of responsibility; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; interpret and apply laws and regulations; prepare clear and concise reports; operate a police vehicle safely; properly use a police radio; effectively operate a variety of computers and computer related technologies; proper use and care of firearms and other protective equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain positive, cooperative and effective relationships with other employees, supervisors and management.
Education:
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for the position; typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent; Candidates shall have met the minimum educational requirement for the position of police officer; successful completion of a California POST accredit Police Academy and a High School Diploma and/or GED. Desired education would include, but not be limited to, an Associate in Arts/Science Degree and /or Bachelor in Arts/Science degree. Other relevant education would be considered as well.
Experience:
Possession of a California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate.
Special Requirements:
Upon being hired the employee must successfully complete and pass the Red Bluff Police Department Field Training (FTO) program.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy
In addition, the City of Red Bluff is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Police Corporal, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Patrols the City in radio equipped car, answers calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of City, County and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, death and other criminal incidents; makes arrests as necessary; interviews victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court; administers first aid; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders; prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed; serves warrants and subpoenas; while on patrol, stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and makes arrests as necessary; checks buildings for physical security; attends and polices special events and other emergency or congested situations; maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public; performs related duties as assigned. Provides traffic control at vehicle accidents, special events or other emergencies; may be assigned to patrol on bicycle, horseback, motorcycle or on foot.

Physical Demands: Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to run, jump, push, pull, drive safely at high speeds and in adverse conditions, physically apprehends and subdues suspects.
• Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and be free from color blindness.

Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Incumbents in this classification are required to work on a shift schedule, including weekends and holidays, which are subject to being changed on short notice.
• Employee may at times work indoors for only 10% of the time and work outdoors for as much as 90% of the time (including time spent in a patrol car or other police vehicle). Employee goes from being seated in a docile position in their police cars or office to a highly energized position, and then return to a docile position. The job can be very fast paced and may require quick changes in pace within a short period of time.
• While performing the duties of this job indoors, the work environment is generally in a temperature controlled office.
• Employees regularly work outdoors at all times of day and in all weather conditions and are routinely exposed to hazardous situations that may result injury, death or use of deadly force on others.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the employee may occasionally be exposed to high level noises, including but not limited to, emergency vehicle sirens, gun fire, shouting and yelling.