City of Escondido
Experienced Police Officer (Lateral)
City of Escondido, Escondido, California, United States, 92025
Testing Dates:Physical Agility/PIQ:
Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024Oral Interviews: Scheduled for the week of December 2, 2024If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of an Experienced Police Officer (Lateral) in our Police Department.Under general supervision, patrols a beat or sector; enforces laws and ordinances and makes arrests; protects life and property and performs the necessary related tasks to fulfill these objectives; performs related duties as required.Typical Duties:Patrols assigned areas by car, bike, motorcycle or on foot.Answers calls for assistance, including investigation of crimes, deaths; accidents and injuries; conducts initial and follow-up investigations.Enforces, controls and directs traffic when appropriate.Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of the law and enforces traffic violations; warns drivers against illegal practices.Performs arrests for all criminal violations of law.Testifies in court in connection with the prosecution of offenders.Serves warrants and subpoenas.Administers first aid in emergency cases.Answers complaints on such problems as domestic disturbances, obnoxious animals, health code and local ordinance violations.Investigates suspicious circumstances.Takes custody of stolen, lost or found property and evidence.Performs crowd control, parade or riot work.Takes crime prevention measures and assists in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency; performs detective work in criminal investigation and identification work.Transports prisoners to be booked at county jail.Furnishes information and directions to the public.Submits complete written reports on all cases investigated.Participates in required training courses and programs.Supervision may be exercised over non-sworn positions.Provides vacation and temporary relief as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:The principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of peace officers.Crime scene procedures.Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information on peace officers.State and federal statutes and case law covering contraband, drugs, and the use of physical evidence in court.Police Department policies, procedures, rules, regulations and unit functions.Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.Customer service principles and techniques.English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.Ability to:Prepare clear and concise police reports.Interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.Analyze emergency situations and adopt quick, reasonable and effective courses of action.Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.Lift and move objects of moderate to heavy weight.Maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times.Participate in the high level of customer service to internal and external customers.Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing software applications.Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, staff, vendors and the public.Type and/or enter data at 30 net words per minute.General Standards:Fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.Not convicted of a felony by any State or Federal Government of a crime including imprisonment in a Federal or State prison.Good moral character as determined by a polygraph examination and a thorough background investigation.Successfully complete requirements of medical and psychological evaluation.Authorized to work in the United States.Must not be less than 21 years of age at time of appointment.Lateral Entry Education/Experience:High school graduate or equivalent. Must have one year (full-time equivalent) of experience with a California Enforcement Department and possess a Basic POST Certificate.License or Certificate:Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment.POST REGULATIONS:Personal History Statement:
A personal history investigation must be conducted of each recruit employed.Physical Examination:
California Peace Officers must be mentally alert, physically sound and free from any physical defect or mental or emotional instability.Vision and Hearing:HEARING - must pass a hearing test.COLOR VISION – must pass a color vision test.VISUAL ACUITY – must possess visual acuity corrected not to exceed 20/20 in each eye.Waiver:
The hiring authority may waive visual acuity not to exceed 20/200 correctable to 20/20 based on outstanding achievements.Testing Dates:Physical Agility/PIQ:
Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024Oral Interviews: Scheduled for the week of December 2, 2024CONTENTS OF AGILITY TEST:OBSTACLE COURSE - simulates a short-distance foot pursuit.BODY DRAG – simulates dragging someone who is physically incapacitated.WOOD FENCE CLIMB – tests your ability to climb a six foot high wood wall.CHAIN FENCE CLIMB - tests your ability to climb a six foot high chain link fence.500 YARD RUN - simulates a foot pursuit.NOTE:
For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing.VETERANS' PREFERENCE:Eligible individuals are those who meet specific criteria.ABOUT OUR CITY:The
City of Escondido
is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County.EOE:
The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.
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Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024Oral Interviews: Scheduled for the week of December 2, 2024If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of an Experienced Police Officer (Lateral) in our Police Department.Under general supervision, patrols a beat or sector; enforces laws and ordinances and makes arrests; protects life and property and performs the necessary related tasks to fulfill these objectives; performs related duties as required.Typical Duties:Patrols assigned areas by car, bike, motorcycle or on foot.Answers calls for assistance, including investigation of crimes, deaths; accidents and injuries; conducts initial and follow-up investigations.Enforces, controls and directs traffic when appropriate.Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of the law and enforces traffic violations; warns drivers against illegal practices.Performs arrests for all criminal violations of law.Testifies in court in connection with the prosecution of offenders.Serves warrants and subpoenas.Administers first aid in emergency cases.Answers complaints on such problems as domestic disturbances, obnoxious animals, health code and local ordinance violations.Investigates suspicious circumstances.Takes custody of stolen, lost or found property and evidence.Performs crowd control, parade or riot work.Takes crime prevention measures and assists in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency; performs detective work in criminal investigation and identification work.Transports prisoners to be booked at county jail.Furnishes information and directions to the public.Submits complete written reports on all cases investigated.Participates in required training courses and programs.Supervision may be exercised over non-sworn positions.Provides vacation and temporary relief as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:The principles, methods, materials, equipment, and techniques of peace officers.Crime scene procedures.Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information on peace officers.State and federal statutes and case law covering contraband, drugs, and the use of physical evidence in court.Police Department policies, procedures, rules, regulations and unit functions.Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.Customer service principles and techniques.English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.Ability to:Prepare clear and concise police reports.Interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.Analyze emergency situations and adopt quick, reasonable and effective courses of action.Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.Lift and move objects of moderate to heavy weight.Maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times.Participate in the high level of customer service to internal and external customers.Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing software applications.Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, staff, vendors and the public.Type and/or enter data at 30 net words per minute.General Standards:Fingerprinted and a search made of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.Not convicted of a felony by any State or Federal Government of a crime including imprisonment in a Federal or State prison.Good moral character as determined by a polygraph examination and a thorough background investigation.Successfully complete requirements of medical and psychological evaluation.Authorized to work in the United States.Must not be less than 21 years of age at time of appointment.Lateral Entry Education/Experience:High school graduate or equivalent. Must have one year (full-time equivalent) of experience with a California Enforcement Department and possess a Basic POST Certificate.License or Certificate:Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment.POST REGULATIONS:Personal History Statement:
A personal history investigation must be conducted of each recruit employed.Physical Examination:
California Peace Officers must be mentally alert, physically sound and free from any physical defect or mental or emotional instability.Vision and Hearing:HEARING - must pass a hearing test.COLOR VISION – must pass a color vision test.VISUAL ACUITY – must possess visual acuity corrected not to exceed 20/20 in each eye.Waiver:
The hiring authority may waive visual acuity not to exceed 20/200 correctable to 20/20 based on outstanding achievements.Testing Dates:Physical Agility/PIQ:
Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024Oral Interviews: Scheduled for the week of December 2, 2024CONTENTS OF AGILITY TEST:OBSTACLE COURSE - simulates a short-distance foot pursuit.BODY DRAG – simulates dragging someone who is physically incapacitated.WOOD FENCE CLIMB – tests your ability to climb a six foot high wood wall.CHAIN FENCE CLIMB - tests your ability to climb a six foot high chain link fence.500 YARD RUN - simulates a foot pursuit.NOTE:
For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing.VETERANS' PREFERENCE:Eligible individuals are those who meet specific criteria.ABOUT OUR CITY:The
City of Escondido
is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County.EOE:
The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.
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