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City of West Covina

POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

City of West Covina, West Covina, California, United States, 91790


DUTIES :Police Officers perform general law enforcement duties and may have the opportunity to specialize in the selected fields of juvenile law; narcotic and dangerous drug enforcement; community relations; traffic enforcement and investigation; criminal investigation; and other equally challenging tasks.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :High School graduation or equivalent; college coursework desirable;Age minimum 21;Valid California Class "C" Driver's License;Applicants shall possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and be

currently

employed for a minimum of 18 months with a California Police or Sheriff's Department or Highway Patrol.EXAMINATION :The examination may consist of an oral board interview and written exercise. Candidates must also pass a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and polygraph examination. Prior to the first day of hire, candidates must also pass a medical exam, which includes a drug screen.WORKING CONDITIONS :Must be able to physically restrain and control combative individuals; run, climb, stoop, bend, and reach; work in varied weather conditions; and work shifts (both days and nights as assigned). This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard.

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