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Police Officer Trainee

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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.

$95,085 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Police Officer Trainee Job Type:
Full Time Santa Rosa, CA Santa Rosa Police Department Salary:
$92,332.00
Annually Essential Functions:
Patrol assigned area of the City in a car, on a motorcycle, or on foot; enforce local, State and Federal laws; respond to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, and other required emergencies; prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, criminal incidents, hazardous incidents, vehicle accidents, and deaths; make arrests; interrogate suspects and interview victims, complainants and witnesses; coordinate and conduct detailed investigations of violent crimes, child abuse, property crimes, vice, gaming, and narcotics violations; testify and present evidence in court; provide backup assistance for other officers and personnel; collect, preserve, and maintain evidence, found property, and property for safekeeping; assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws by issuing citations and warnings; search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners; respond to demonstrations, riots, hostage situations, barricaded subjects and other extremely hazardous situations; maintain contact with the public regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the public; serve warrants and subpoenas; observe, monitor, direct, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; check buildings for physical security; and administer first aid.
Requirements:
Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places; demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms; think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately; maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations; learn, understand, and interpret laws, rules, regulations, and policies; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports; learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system; demonstrate proficiency in the exercise of defensive tactics; handle an automobile in high speed and emergency situations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; understand and carry out oral and written directions; uphold the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics at all times. 21 years of age or older Graduated from a U.S. High School or passed the G.E.D. Test or California High School Proficiency Exam at time of application No felony convictions as an adult https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srcity/jobs/5369939/police-officer-trainee Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam