Police Officer

Police Officer

Under general supervision on an assigned shift; performs a variety of law enforcement and modern crime prevention work; controls traffic flow; patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary; performs investigative work; and other related law enforcement work as required.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from a California Basic Police Academy, completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent, and supplemental courses or special training in law enforcement work. License required : possession of an appropriate valid California operator's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Medical requirements include meeting and maintaining medical, health, and physical standards as required by the department. Physical demands include strength, stamina, coordination, and balance to perform various law enforcement duties. Working conditions include exposure to confined spaces, stress, and hazardous materials. Examples of duties include patrolling assigned areas, answering calls for protection, stopping unsafe drivers, conducting investigations, serving warrants, testifying in court, administering first-aid, preparing reports, and transporting prisoners.

Desirable qualifications include the ability to demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory, learn standard radio codes and dispatch procedures, make mature independent decisions, analyze situations accurately, learn and apply laws and regulations, prepare clear and concise written reports, understand and carry out directions, meet and maintain physical standards, establish cooperative working relationships, demonstrate cultural awareness and ethic sensitivity, accurately aim and fire a weapon, and bilingual fluency in Spanish and Asian languages is highly desired. Knowledge of basic police operations, federal, state, and local laws, city streets, safe operation of vehicles, department policy and procedures, and skill in appropriate responses to law enforcement situations and safe use of firearms and other weapons are also desirable.

Applications received by the filing date will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and job-related qualifications. A limited number of persons whose applications clearly demonstrate they most closely meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may be any combination of written, oral, and / or performance exams. Appointment is subject to successfully passing a polygraph, pre-employment physical, background, psychological examination, and criminal history check. Before starting work, applicants must present documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States, and a California Department of Motor Vehicles driving record. Following appointment, a one-year probationary period is required as the final phase of the selection process. Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at governmentjobs.com / careers / sanger. Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Applications must be complete and received prior to the filing deadline. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. A copy of the applicant's current P.O.S.T. Academy graduation certificate must be submitted with application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All statements made on the application are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge. The City of Sanger reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, or modify examination parts and dates. Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the City of Sanger Personnel Department.