Police Officer

Job Description

Police Officer | City of Sierra Madre

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at City of Sierra Madre, located in Sierra Madre, CA. As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for patrolling assigned areas, enforcing public safety laws, and maintaining order within the community. The role is critical in preventing, detecting, and investigating crime, carrying out special assignments, and protecting life and property for the residents of Sierra Madre.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Sierra Madre, CA (In-person)

• Mission: Solve problems by maintaining public safety and order, preventing crime, and protecting the community.
• Tech Stack: radio communications equipment, computer hardware, firearms, weapons

What You’ll Actually Do
• Enforcement: Patrol designated areas of the city to enforce the Vehicle Code, Penal Code, and City ordinances, actively preventing crime.
• Investigation: Investigate traffic collisions, criminal complaints, and other incidents, collecting evidence, writing reports, and testifying in court.
• Apprehension: Apprehend crime suspects, make arrests, and perform jail booking procedures including fingerprinting and photographing.
• Emergency Response: Provide first aid in medical emergencies and mediate disputes among community members.
• Support: Act as a dispatcher when the primary dispatcher is absent, ensuring continued communication operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Graduation from high school or a G.E.D. equivalent and successful completion of a California Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy. Completion of the Basic P.O.S.T. certificate is required. Career level: Early Career.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of employment as a sworn officer in a Municipal, County, or State Police Department within California with a California P.O.S.T Basic Certificate (for lateral entry); OR a current certificate of completion of a P.O.S.T regular basic course from a California P.O.S.T approved Police Academy within three years prior to appointment (for academy graduates).
• Skills: Operate police motor vehicles, radio communications equipment, computer hardware, and firearms; Interpret and apply state public safety laws, codes, and local ordinances; Prepare and present clear, accurate, and concise police reports; Perform self-defense and physical restraint techniques; Give first aid in medical emergencies.
• Bonus: Current American Red Cross certificate in First Aid/CPR/AED (or equivalent) by time of employment; Valid Class C California driver’s license with insurability; Must be 21 years of age or older; Must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship; Vision no more than 20/100 uncorrected and 20/30 corrected, with freedom from uncorrectable color blindness, including close, peripheral, and color vision.