- Salary
- $107k – $130k/yr
- Location
- Murrieta Police Department, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Administration
- Experience
- 21+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; carries out special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement in general; conducts investigations; performs related work as assigned. This is the journey-level class in the professional police class series requiring sworn peace officer status. Incumbents are assigned to any of a number of functional areas within the Police Department.
Receives direction and supervision from higher-level sworn personnel. Does not exercise supervision over staff
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Police Officer is the journey-level class in the Police Officer series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities under general supervision. Incumbents may receive special assignments to detectives, motors, and special task forces. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Corporal in that the latter is responsible for the performance of the more complex and difficult tasks and for providing field supervision of assigned personnel and activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Management reserves the right to add, modify, or remove job duties as necessary and will make reasonable accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to enable qualified individuals to perform the position’s essential functions. The omission of a specific duty does not preclude it from being assigned if it is similar, related, or logically aligned with the role’s overall responsibilities.
- Patrol, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and look for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answer calls for police services
- Enforce city, county, and state laws
- Make field contacts and complete forms; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations; detect and resolve problems associated with law enforcement and/or quality-of-life issues
- Make arrests as necessary; serve warrants and subpoenas; conduct search and seizure involving people, vehicles, and structures
- Interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; receive, search, and book prisoners; fingerprint and transport prisoners; testify and present evidence in court; write reports and field notes; attend briefings and training sessions
- Perform routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment
- Make traffic stops and issue warnings and citations; check vehicles and observe occupants; investigate scenes of vehicle accidents, provide emergency medical care as necessary and respond to calls for medical assistance, direct traffic and arrange for clearing of roadway
- Assist the public and answers questions; establish and maintain good relationships with the general public
As required, may be assigned:
- As a training officer for new police officers
- To make presentations before a variety of public groups
- To serve as a School Resource Officer
- To work as a member of the Special Enforcement Team targeting career criminals such as gang members, drug addicts, and parolees
- To serve in a Narcotic Task Force
- To direct, supervise and coordinate police officers and non-sworn employees when a sergeant is not available
- To work in a traffic enforcement detail
- To assist detectives in investigations of complex and lengthy crimes
- As a member of the DARE team, teaching in local schools
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications includes:
Lateral Officers- High School Diploma or equivalent and
- Successful completion of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Police Academy and
- One (1) year of current, full-time experience as a police officer with a public agency (must have satisfactorily completed the probationary period at time of appointment). Preference given to applicants with patrol experience
Driving is an essential job function; therefore, a valid California Driver's License is required.
Possession of a valid California POST Basic Certificate or valid California POST Basic Course Waiver at the time of Application (Laterals only)
- Possession of a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Police Academy Certificate (Academy Graduates only)
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
- Must successfully complete a criminal and traffic record check, background investigation, and physical and psychological examination
- Must possess U.S. Citizenship at the time of appointment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Disaster Service Workers
In accordance with Government Code 3100, this position is declared to be a disaster service worker subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Full Background + Psychological & Polygraph (Tier 7)
Final candidates must successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment screening process, including a full background investigation, Department of Justice Live Scan (DOJ/LS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint clearance, a safety (job-related) pre-employment physical examination, and a psychological evaluation. Candidates must also successfully complete a polygraph examination.
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Modern practices and techniques of law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing
- Vehicle and Penal Codes
- Laws of arrest
- Search and seizure
- Rules of evidence
- Legal rights of citizens
- Court procedures
ABILITY TO
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with the community
- Work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts
- Use and care of firearms and small equipment
- Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately
- Represent the City in meetings
- Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations
- Prepare accurate, and grammatically correct written reports
- Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner
- Understand, explain and apply policies and procedures
- Make clear and concise radio transmissions
- Understand and follow verbal and written directions
- Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions
- Work independently and demonstrate initiative
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
- Meet the established physical requirements
- Meet Police Officer requirements contained in the California State Government Code
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level. The employee is expected to climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps, carry police safety gear; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run. Sensory demands include talking, hearing, and using smell. This position must be able to pull and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self-defense. Employees are expected to grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull or drag objects weighing up to 100 pounds or more.
MENTAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; remain calm and use effective judgment in dangerous situations; and interact with citizens, business representatives, city staff, other organizations, police safety personnel, school representatives, and the public, and other interfaces depending upon the position assignment.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and in a patrol unit and may operate specialized equipment, when assigned to patrol. The work involves exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, and diesel engines.
These positions require the use of safety helmets, armored vest, earplugs, utility belts, and other specialized equipment, as well as certification in protective and life-saving equipment. These positions are subject to the threat of injury and life-threatening hazards as part of police safety operations.
A City application form and resume must be submitted online. Applicants can apply online at www.MurrietaCA.gov.
Step 1: Online Application: In order to be considered for a law enforcement position with the Murrieta Police Department, applicants must submit an online application and resume in response to a current job opportunity listed on the City's website.
Step 2: Oral Interview: Qualified applicants will be required to complete oral interviews as part of the recruitment process.
Step 3: Background Investigation and Administrative Interviews: Qualified applicants will undergo a complete, comprehensive, POST approved background investigation including a writing sample, Live Scan and polygraph examination. Upon completion of the background investigation, applicants may be invited to an administrative interview.
Step 4: Conditional Job Offer: Following the successful completion of all prior steps, candidates may be made a conditional job offer. Job offers are conditional upon the successful completion of a psychological and medical examination.
Step 5: Psychological and Medical Examinations: Qualified applicants shall undergo a psychological assessment by a qualified professional to determine their suitability for the position. In addition, applicants will complete a full medical examination, including drug screening.
Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment.
Located just north of San Diego County, the City of Murrieta is home to approximately 120,000 people. Central to all of Southern California, residents of Murrieta live in one of the safest cities in the U.S. With top-ranked schools, 53 parks, and 1,300 acres of parks, trails, and open space, it is consistently ranked the top place to live in SW Riverside County. With a dynamic business environment, one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state, and a high median income. Murrieta offers its residents an exceptional quality of life in an engaged and connected community.
The Murrieta Police Department was formed in 1992 and has grown to 114 sworn officers and 72 professional support staff. The Department is proud of its partnership with the community to fight crime and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and play in Murrieta. The Police Department has its own communications center that provides dispatching services for Menifee Police, Murrieta Police, and Fire Departments. In addition to patrol and general investigations, the Police Department has sworn assignments to include juvenile investigations and school resource officers; task force positions to include auto theft, major narcotics, gangs, parole/probation compliance, and computer forensics; and assignments in traffic and off-road enforcement, SWAT, and crisis/hostage negotiations. It is the Police Department's mission to provide the highest quality service to the community. The FBI has ranked the City of Murrieta as the third safest city to live in. With the support of Murrieta voters through the addition of a local sales tax (Measure T), the Police Department is investing in additional personnel, equipment, and technology that will allow us to maintain, if not improve, our standing.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Organization: Murrieta Police Officers Association
Adopted: 8/14/2023
