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CITY OF EL CERRITO POLICE OFFICER Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from sworn administrative and supervisory staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: Patrols City by vehicle or by foot to observe, investigate and report suspicious or hazardous conditions. Answers calls for protections of life and property and enforcement of City, County, and State laws. Conducts investigations of disturbance and potential criminal incidents. Includes: makes arrests as necessary, apprehends suspects using weapons, interview victims and witnesses, interrogates suspects, gathers and preserves evidence, completes case reports. Testifies in court to present evidence and provide information pertaining to court proceedings. Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters related to apprehension of offenders and investigation of offenses. Takes on special assignments to meet department needs. Includes: takes charge of juveniles or delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; handles missing persons cases. Directs traffic and vehicle flow to ease congestion during accidents or times of emergencies. Serves warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents to individuals as per department needs. Assists in special studies of crime prevention or department problems to improve overall functioning of department. Provides information to general public to answer questions, assist in community crime prevention programs, and provide public education. Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public. Administer first aid as necessary. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 2 Police Officer Essential Functions: (continued) Coordinate and conduct complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice and narcotics violations. Participate in all normal enforcement activities including enforcing local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid, and transporting prisoners. Perform undercover and surveillance activities. Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects. Develop and maintain good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations. Marginal Functions: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention and traffic control. Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest and custody of persons accused of criminal activities. Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in court. Criminal investigation techniques and procedures, including crime scene investigation, interrogation, fingerprinting, and booking. Recent court decisions on arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and prisoners. Special laws and ordinances pertaining to juvenile law enforcement. Use and care of firearms. Principles of instruction and training. Ability to: Observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places. Learn to use and care for firearms. Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately. Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations. Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Meet the physical requirements established by the Department. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Ability to: (continued) Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 3 Police Officer Maintain physical and mental capacities appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: None required. Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Thirty college-level semester units with major course work in police science, criminal justice or a related field or 2 years military service is highly desirable. Licenses/Certificates/ Other requirements: Possession of , or ability to obtain, within eighteen months of appointment, an appropriate, valid P.O.S.T. certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting: Occasionally to Frequently Lifting: Standing: Occasionally up to 10 lbs: Occasionally Walking: Occasionally to Frequently 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Bending: Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally Crouching: Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs: Occasionally Stooping: Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs: Occasionally Kneeling: Occasionally 100 + lbs: Occasionally Crawling: Occasionally Carrying Climbing: Occasionally up to 10 lbs: Occasionally Balancing: Occasionally 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally Running: Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally Twisting: Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs: Occasionally Turning: Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs: Occasionally Jumping: Occasionally 100 + lbs: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling: up to 10 lbs: Occasionally 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally 26 to 50 lbs: Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs: Occasionally 76 to 100 lbs : Occasionally 100 + lbs: Occasionally ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF EL CERRITO Page 4 Police Officer PHYSICAL DEMANDS (continued) Grasping – firm: Occasionally Finger dexterity: Occasionally Reaching forward: Occasionally Reaching overhead: Occasionally Pinch grasp: Occasionally Grasp – light: Occasionally Coordination - Eye-hand: Occasionally Eye-hand-foot: Occasionally Driving: Frequently to Constantly Talking - Face-to-face: Frequently Verbal contact: Occasionally Public: Frequently Vision - Acuity far: Required Acuity, near: Required Depth perception: Required Field of vision: Required Accommodation: Required Color vision: Required Hearing - Conversation: Frequently Telephone: Occasionally Earplugs: Never MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Abstract variables, Interpret instructions, Problems-standard, Detailed-uninvolved instructions, One or two step instructions, Reading-simple, Reading-complex, Writing-simple, Writing-complex, Math skills- simple, Math skills complex, Spatial, Form, Clerical, Coordination, Analyzing, Compiling, Computing, Copying, Comparing, Mentoring, Negotiating, Instructing, Supervising, Persuading, Speaking-signaling, Serving, Taking instructions-helping, Setting up, Precision Work, Driving-operation, Manipulation, Tending, Handling, Comprehend/follow instructions, Perform simple-repetitive tasks, Maintain work pace, Relate to other people, Influence other people, Perform varied-complex tasks, Generalizations/evaluations, Responsibility for direction. WORK ENVIRONMENT Exposure to: Indoors, Outdoors, Extreme heat or cold, Unprotected heights, Moving machinery, Change in temperature/humidity, dust/fumes/smoke/gases/etc., toxic/caustic chemicals, Excessive noise, Radiation/electrical energy, Solvents/grease/oil, Slippery/uneven surfaces, Using computer/computer monitor screen, Works around others, Works alone, Works with others, Required – protective clothing. Rev. 9/2002