LATEREL AND PRE-SERVICE POLICE OFFICER bei City of Monterey Park, CA
City of Monterey Park, CA · Monterey Park, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
Come be a part of a place where character counts, where performance and excellence are celebrated, and where input and ideas are welcomed to ignite innovation. Be a part of a department that accepts responsibility, is accountable for their actions, and helps to promote an environment that listens and learns and invites and inspires new ideas, and helps employees develop and grow, while providing real feedback!
The deadline for the first review of applications is Sunday, October 12, 2025.
THE IDEAL CANDIDTAE
The ideal candidate has previous experience as a sworn police officer with a public law enforcement agency.
POSITION
Under direction, patrols the community to prevent crime and enforce laws; investigates complaints, apprehends criminals and suspects; protects lives and property; assumes responsibilities and performs related duties as required.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniformed Patrol is a usual basic assignment where officers work given areas and shifts. They report to Field Commanders, usually a Sergeant, and work closely and cooperatively with other units, officers, and staff. Officers may be recalled to duty in cases of emergency. Patrol Officers are expected to follow training and prescribed procedures meticulously, and to use safety, skill and judgment at all times. After proper experience and depending on needs of the department, officers may be given Investigation, Task Force, or other special full-time or supplemental assignments.
Position Duties
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Laterals: Must be currently employed as a police officer and have passed their probationary period with their current employer.
Pre-Service: Must be currently enrolled in or have completed a POST Certified Academy Course.
License and Certifications
Possession of valid California Driver's License and, a current/valid Basic California POST Certificate.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- various Departmental, County, State, and Federal policies, rules, instruction, laws, regulations, and police literature;
- functions of law enforcement; armed and unarmed defense;
- high-speed emergency driven;
- life-saving techniques;
- vehicle code and penal code.
Ability to:
- follow and understand oral and written instructions/communications;
- gain cooperation of others, analyze situations, learn the use and care of automobiles and small firearms;
- and adopt a quick, effective, and reasonable course of action;
- write clear and accurate reports;
- understand and follow oral direction;
- keen observation and ability to remember names, faces, and details of incidents;
- provide extensive services to the community and a commitment to building relationships within the community;
- serve alongside fellow Officers, City leadership, and community members with integrity and professionalism;
- display an openness to new ideas and help promote a positive work environment.
Desirable Abilities
Ability to interpret, apply and make decisions based on federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations; motivate to foster change in the community through commitment to professional enforcement practices; and excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to recognize and apply alternative solutions to problems, and make legal, logical and critical decisions in emergencies while working in a stressful environment; have a public servant’s heart with an understanding of community-oriented policing and its application; clear thought and ability to perform in critical decision-making in emergency situations, while remaining calm; treat all people encountered, equally and with respect, while seeking to understand another’s view; thrive in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication, and mutual sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward; and the ability to utilize ideas, innovation and inspiration to find “a better way” by viewing issues or problems as opportunities versus obstacles.
Physical Characteristics
Requires heavy lifting, carrying, climbing, running and exposure to potentially hazardous situations and environmental conditions. Vision must be 20/70 uncorrected (20/20 corrected), normal color perception and normal hearing. Must meet standards of physical and health conditions, endurance and agility. Tattoos, other forms of body art and/or objects used to pierce the body, shall not be visible to the public during performance of duties. Additionally, tattoos, body art and/or objects utilized in body piercing shall not be displayed to other City and Department employees while on or in property and/or facilities owned, operated or under the dominion and control of the City/Department, where the content of the tattoo, body art and/or piercing may be perceived by a reasonable City/Department employee as evidence of harassment or discrimination. Jetzt bewerben
