Police Officer – Academy Graduate

Job Description

Police Officer – Academy Graduate | City of Pinole – Police Department

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the City of Pinole Police Department, located in Pinole, CA. The department is seeking dedicated Police Officer Academy Graduates to launch their careers. This role is crucial for maintaining public safety, preventing crime, and enforcing laws, directly contributing to a diverse and supportive community. Join a team committed to professional development and community engagement.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Pinole, CA

• Team: Receives general supervision from a Police Sergeant or Police Commander.
• Mission: To perform a variety of patrol and related duties involving crime prevention, protection of life and property, and enforcement of laws and ordinances.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Patrol: Patrol assigned city areas in a radio-dispatched automobile to deter crime and ensure public safety through high visibility.
• Respond: Respond to emergency calls for service, disturbances, accidents, and other incidents to protect property and resolve situations.
• Investigate: Secure crime scenes, collect and preserve evidence, interview suspects, victims, and witnesses, and conduct thorough investigations.
• Enforce: Make arrests, serve warrants and subpoenas, take individuals into custody, and enforce applicable laws and ordinances.
• Support: Prepare cases, testify in court, and coordinate specialized programs such as community-oriented policing or crime prevention.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career level. Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by 30 semester units or equivalent quarter units in administration of justice, law enforcement, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Must possess a valid basic certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and maintain firearms qualification. Requires a valid California class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Skills: Observing accurately and recalling details of incidents, making sound independent decisions in emergency situations, preparing clear and grammatically correct reports, interpreting and applying complex laws and ordinances, and operating a motor vehicle safely under various conditions.
• Bonus: Completion of an accredited police academy, two years of college level coursework as described above, and/or volunteer law enforcement experience are desirable.