Police Officer - Recruit/Trainee

Police Officer (recruit/trainee) DEFINITION The Town of Ross Police Officer is a California Peace Officer and a first responder responsible for providing safety and security for the residents, businesses, and visitors of the Town. The successful candidate must attend a Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Basic Police Academy in preparation for assuming the full range of work assigned to a Police Officer. The training will be paid for by the Town in addition to the monthly salary offered. Under general supervision of the on-duty Police Sergeant, the Officer will perform a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property through the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances. The Police Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year and Officers are scheduled to work a shift and respond to emergency and service-oriented calls from the public. The Ross Police Officer recruit/trainee will discharge his or her duties in a fair, equitable manner, respecting the dignity of life and honoring diversity and abilities. The Town Police Officer recruit/trainee engages with the community by participating in community-oriented policing and problem solving. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by the Police Sergeant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential job functions. Additional duties may be performed as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. Attend and complete the required course work, and graduate from a certified P.O.S.T. Police Academy. Acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities to perform successfully as a Police Officer. Acquire the physical conditioning needed to meet the requirements of the Department. May perform police work such as property, I.D., research, special projects etc. while awaiting entry into the Police Academy. Perform related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE OF Modern police methods and procedures. Statutory and case laws and ordinances related to evidence, search, and seizure. Town and Department policies and procedures. Local geography, demographics, and community concerns and/or issues. Community Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving. Information technology, personal computers, and related software applications. ABILITY TO Maintain department physical standards Perform all duties without physical mental psychological restrictions Think and act quickly in emergencies Understand and follow written directions Interpret and explain laws, rules and regulations Operate a variety of public safety equipment Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public and fellow officers []{style="font-size: 11pt; font-f "}