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Desert Hot Springs, CA (In Person)
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Job Description
Police Officer Job Type:
Full Time Desert Hot Springs, CA Desert Hot Springs Police Department Salary:
$90,931.56 - $110,527.89Annually Closing Date:
8/1/2026Position Summary:
Performs a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and the prevention of crimes; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.Essential Functions:
- Operates motorized equipment in patrolling or walks an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations.
- Responds to radio messages or telephone instructions and appears at scenes of crime or disorder.
- Investigates and prepares reports on accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Receives and gives direction and information
- Makes arrests
- Issues citations
- Gives verbal warnings
- Prepares reports on arrests and property impounded
- Directs traffic
- Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment.
- Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order.
- Appears in court to give testimony as the arresting officer, transports prisoners.
- Serves subpoenas and warrants; participates in police training conferences and programs.
- Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime or which might endanger public safety.
- Writes case reports and a log of activities
- When assigned, obtains and preserves physical evidence at crime scenes, takes crime scene photographs.
- Searches for, dusts and lifts latent fingerprints.
- Prepares physical evidence for court
- When assigned, under close supervision, performs duties including assisting in investigations of violations of laws, the collection and preservation of evidence, the apprehension and arrest of law violators, use of criminal records, making reports of cases handled and action taken.
- Interrogates victims, witnesses and suspects
- Appears in court to present evidence, and otherwise assists in criminal investigations.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must be 21 years old at time of appointment
- Must possess a high school diploma, GED or CHSPE equivalent (average score of 45 with no score below 35)
- Must maintain P.O.S.T. police officer certification
- College level coursework such as an associates or bachelor's degree (Highly Desirable)
- Graduation from an accredited California Law Enforcement Academy
- Ability to obtain basic POST certificate
- Record must be free of any felony convictions and be free from any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude
- Valid California driver's license with a good driving record at time of appointment; and
- Must meet P.O.S.T citizenship requirements
- Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic certificate
- Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. approved Field Training Program
- Currently employed as a full-time, non-probationary Police Officer in good standing with a California Law Enforcement Agency https://www.