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City of Buena Park lists this Police Officer - Pre-Trained (Academy Graduated) opportunity in buena park, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Police Officer Pre-TrainedThe City of Buena Park Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officer Pre-Trained applicants! Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS and may close without prior notice. Please thoroughly review the entire job bulletin before submitting your employment application. This position is open to candidates who have successfully graduated from a California POST-certified basic police academy but are not currently employed as a sworn police officer with a California law enforcement agency. Police Officer Salary up to $144,331 Annually AND $12,000 SIGNING BONUS. Successful Police Officer Pre-Trained (Academy Graduated) candidates will receive a $12,000 signing bonus, paid in three installments: $4,000 at the time of hire; $4,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training Program and 12-month probationary period; and $4,000 upon completion of two years of service.The City of Buena Park Police Department offers Police Officers the opportunity to serve a diverse community while working in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. With an emphasis on community-oriented policing, proactive crime prevention, and strong partnerships with the community, the Department provides a dynamic and rewarding law enforcement environment.Would you like to be part of a team that values community partnerships, proactive crime prevention, community education, and effective police work? The Buena Park Police Department offers opportunities to work with and support a variety of specialized assignments, programs, and services, including:Patrol Services, Traffic/Enforcement, K9 Unit, and SWATYouth Explorer Program School Resource Officer Program, and the Citizens Assisting Police (CAP) Volunteer ProgramCrime Prevention, Investigative Services Bureau, and ForensicsRegional Narcotics Suppression Program, Gang Unit, Community Impact Team (CIT), Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (G.R.I.P.)Crimes, Persons Unit/Property Unit and the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT)Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) ProgramThe philosophy of Community-Oriented Policing is practiced throughout the Buena Park Police Department. The Department believes in building strong partnerships with the community and actively pursues opportunities for community engagement and education.Through specialized teams and programs, such as the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF), Community Impact Team (CIT), and teams of officers assigned to address specific community concerns, the Buena Park Police Department works proactively to address crime and strengthen community trust.The Buena Park Police Department is proud of its state-of-the-art facility, which was built in 2009 with the future of law enforcement in mind. Officers have access to facilities, equipment, and technology designed to support their work, including:Expansive 24/7 employee gym and locker room facilitiesLarge patrol equipment storage lockers conveniently located near police vehiclesOn-site weapons training facilityState-of-the-art tactical equipmentHigh-tech Dispatch CenterModern computer technology with an emphasis on paperless processesDictation services for report writingUnder general supervision, patrols an assigned area, enforces public safety laws, codes, and regulations, maintains order, prevents, detects and investigates crime, and carries out special assignments in the protection of life and property; and does related work as required.The Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant, which serves as a first-line supervisor, and has responsibility for the development, coordination, and evaluation of sworn personnel that are part of a work shift or section. Police Officers may be assigned to special assignments, such as motors, traffic, K-9, detective, SWAT, field training officer, jail, bike team, VIP handling, reserves, and similar details.The duties listed below 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 class.Enforces federal and state laws and regulations, and local ordinances related to public safety and law enforcement.Patrols an assigned area of the city, in a motor vehicle or on foot in order to detect and prevent crime and maintain law and order; may operate a motorcycle or bicycle as part of special assignment detail.Prepares citations, arrest reports, crime reports, daily observation reports, vehicular incident and pursuit forms, injury reports, collision reports, and impounded property reports.Responds to radio messages and citizen requests for protection of life, property and public assistance; appears at crimes and scenes of disorder and determines proper course of action; investigates suspicious vehicles or persons; observes situations related to stolen cars, traffic violations, and proper flow of traffic.Gives verbal warnings and issues citations; inspects premises; assists in the investigation of crimes; conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, armed robberies, vehicle accidents, deaths or other types of incidents involving possible violation of public safety laws and codes.Questions suspects, interviews victims and witnesses; books property and evidence; performs basic crime scene investigation; testifies in court regarding facts, circumstances, and violations; completes field and follow-up investigations.Takes written statements; examines conditions of accident scenes; clears scene of obstructions and damaged vehicles; notes and reports traffic hazards; provides first aid for injured persons or requests medical attention in accordance with departmental procedures.Reports abandoned or damaged vehicles; inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment, and other public gatherings and assures that proper licenses and permits are in effect.Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; monitors status of parolees and individuals on probation status, including court orders.Develops and maintains positive relations with citizens, business owners, and other members of the community.Participates in police briefings, exercises, training courses, and programs.Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and takes custody of prisoners; guards and transports prisoners; provides meals and completes daily records.When assigned to Reserves details, tracks and coordinates the scheduling and training of Reserve Police Officers.When assigned to Traffic detail, enforces specialized Traffic and Motor Vehicle Codes and prepares traffic and collision reports and investigation records; sets up DUI monitoring; coordinates work with Department of Motor Vehicles and Courts; attends meetings, prepares logs, and makes presentations.When assigned to Field Training Officer detail, organizes, coordinates, and provides officer training in the field related to proper law enforcement surveillance, handling of traffic stops, preparation of departmental reports, and related tasks; completes training records and employee progress reports at regular intervals.When assigned to K-9 detail, assists in searches of suspects and properties; trains animals and conducts exercises in proper pursuit and control methods; feeds and maintains animals in accordance with health and safety standards, and prepares related activity records.When assigned to Detective detail, conducts crime scene investigations and pursues cases involving the collection of additional evidence, identification and interviewing of victims and suspects, and prosecution of cases within the court system; conducts covert patrol; writes and executes search warrants; coordinates property and evidence collection with police support staff; testifies in cases.When assigned to SWAT detail, responds to emergency calls involving hostages, barricaded suspects, suicide threats, bomb threats, deadly use of force, high risk search and arrest warrant service, and related incidents involving public safety.When assigned to Gang detail, monitors and investigates associations of individuals who belong to known gangs; determines means of gaining access and information from informants related to actual or planned crimes; testifies in cases.When assigned to School Resource detail, visits public schools, prepares and makes educational presentations, maintains communications with school officials, works with District staff on attendance and truancy issues, and counsels students related to lawful conduct and community standards and expectations.Provides escorts or guard services for parades, various public activities, or meetings.Knowledge of: Police science principles, practices and professional standards; Federal Constitution rights governing search and seizure and Miranda applications; state laws, Penal Codes, Traffic Codes, and Civil Codes, statutes, court decisions, and case law; local codes and ordinances, departmental policies and practices, and rules governing criminal evidence, criminal acts, arrest and custody of prisoners or contraband; criminal investigation methods, identification methods; crime prevention principles, use of police records, and law enforcement practices; self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques; radio codes, transmission procedures and communication techniques; principles of human behavior; professional standards; contemporary patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigation, and related police services, including specialty assignments; communicable disease control methods and techniques; proper care and maintenance of property and equipment; effective customer service techniques. Ability to: Operate police
Worksite address
buena park, CA, 90620, US
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