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City of San José
POLICE OFFICER (2215)
CLASS PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, performs law enforcement duties of moderate
difficulty in the protection of life and property. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS: (Any one position may not include all the
duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)
- Patrols a specified district or beat on foot, motorcycle, patrol wagon or
car.
- Gives information to pedestrians and motorists; checks for parking and
traffic violations; writes citations; directs traffic; and escorts convoys.
- Responds to radio calls and investigates complaints, disturbances or
accidents, administers first aid in emergencies.
- Watches for suspicious cars; curfew violators, and wanted persons; makes
arrests for violations of laws and ordinances.
- Serves warrants and subpoenas; picks up prisoners; transports and assists
in booking and jailing prisoners; appears in courts.
- Investigates conditions hazardous to life or property; makes initial
investigations of crime and crime scenes; may assist detectives in criminal investigation work.
- Writes reports; reads bulletins, reports, orders and implements indicated
changes as appropriate.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Work normally consists of routine Police tasks performed according to
department rules and regulations. Incumbents receive general and special instructions and must be able to act without direct supervision. The absence
of ongoing supervisory responsibility distinguishes this class from the class of Police Sergeant. Work may involve personal danger.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of public relations in law enforcement.
- Knowledge of safe automobile operation involving the vehicle code.
- Knowledge of principles of first aid.
- Ability to be courteous but firm with the public.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
- Ability to make sound decisions.
- Skill in observation and memory of places, names, and incidents.
Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms.
- Ability to analyze situations and to adopt an effective course of action.
- Ability to read and understand laws, ordinances, departmental policies,
- rules, and written or oral instructions.
- Ability to write reports.
- Skill in verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of two (2) years of college (60 semester units or 90 quarter
units) from an accredited college or university. Units need not be in Police Science.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must meet all prescribed medical, physical and citizenship requirements.
Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California.
As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable
endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.
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