Police Officer; Lateral Officers

Overview

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The City of Murrieta is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral Officers) to fill current vacancies for the City of Murrieta Police Department
. The eligibility list established may be used to fill upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; carries out special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement in general; conducts investigations; performs related work as assigned. This is the journey-level class in the professional police class series requiring sworn peace officer status. Incumbents are assigned to any of a number of functional areas within the Police Department.

Receives direction and supervision from higher-level sworn personnel. Does not exercise supervision over staff.

The Police Officer is the journey-level class in the Police Officer series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities under general supervision. Incumbents may receive special assignments to detectives, motors, and special task forces. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Police Corporal in that the latter is responsible for the performance of the more complex and difficult tasks and for providing field supervision of assigned personnel and activities.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, or remove job duties as necessary and will make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals to perform the position’s essential functions. The omission of a specific duty does not preclude it from being assigned if it is similar, related, or logistically aligned with the role’s overall responsibilities.

• Patrol, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and look for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answer calls for police services
• Enforce city, county, and state laws
• Make field contacts and complete forms; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations; detect and resolve problems associated with law enforcement and/or quality-of-life issues
• Make arrests as necessary; serve warrants and subpoenas; conduct search and seizure involving people, vehicles, and structures
• Interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; receive, search, and book prisoners; fingerprint and transport prisoners; testify and present evidence in court; write reports and field notes; attend briefings and training sessions
• Perform routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment
• Make traffic stops and issue warnings and citations; check vehicles and observe occupants; investigate scenes of vehicle accidents, provide emergency medical care as necessary and respond to calls for medical assistance, direct traffic and arrange for clearing of roadway
• Assist the public and answer questions; establish and maintain good relationships with the general public

• As a training officer for new police officers
• To make presentations before a variety of public groups
• To serve as a School Resource Officer
• To work as a member of the Special Enforcement Team targeting career criminals such as gang members, drug addicts, and parolees
• To serve in a Narcotic Task Force
• To direct, supervise and coordinate police officers and non-sworn employees when a sergeant is not available
• To work in a traffic enforcement detail
• To assist detectives in investigations of complex and lengthy crimes
• As a member of the DARE team, teaching in local schools

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications includes:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and
• Successful completion of California Peace Officer…