Police Officer
April 2026
POLICE OFFICER
JOB FAMILY: Police Uniform Division
EEO CATEGORY: Protective Service Worker Sworn
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Police Officer protects public safety, health, and welfare and enforces federal, state, and local laws in interactions with the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Patrols a designated area to preserve law and order, provides crime prevention, and discovers crimes in progress.
• Apprehends suspects.
• Investigates crimes and traffic accidents by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses.
• Writes reports, takes written victim and witness statements, and testifies in court. • Prepares, uses, and maintains assigned equipment, including patrol vehicles, radio equipment, firearms, and less-lethal weapons.
• Assists the public, including providing first aid to injured or ill citizens. • Assists and cooperates with other public safety agencies. • When assigned as a K-9 officer, train, and maintain canine.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Penal Code, Vehicle Code, and Health and Safety Code
• Radio communications procedures
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Police Officer
April 2026
• City geography and that of the surrounding area
• Law enforcement agencies related to patrol functions
Skills and Abilities to:
• Tactfully interact with members of the public, both victims and suspects • Safely operate and use public safety vehicles and equipment, including lethal and less-lethal weapons
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance • Operate a computer, calculator, telephone, portable radio, copying machine, and equipment or weapons used in subduing suspects
• Understand and respond to requests from the public and staff for assistance in person and by phone
• Prepare reports, perform mathematical calculations, and sort or file documents • Sit, stand, and walk for two hours at a time and engage in foot pursuits and other techniques used in the apprehension of suspects
• Operate a vehicle to travel between locations for business purposes • Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent and some work experience. Previous law enforcement experience is highly desirable. Must be 21 years of age.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid state-issued Driver’s License and a good driving record CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic certificate or the ability to attain POST Basic certificate.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an outdoor environment. • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.