POLICE RECRUIT
CITY OF WILLITS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: POLICE RECRUIT
REPORTS TO: FTO SERGEANT OR DESIGNATED FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a non-sworn police trainee classification designed specifically and solely for the purpose of employing police officer candidates in a non-sworn status during the initial formalized basic police officer training. Police Recruits will be afforded the opportunity to be appointed to and sworn in as probationary entry level police officers with full police authority upon successful completion of a Basic POST Academy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sit for long periods of time, as a trainee during academy, in assigned vehicle, behind a desk and standing at podiums for presentations. Normal vision in both eyes for day and night; correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses; must be 20/40 uncorrected in case glasses are knocked off during combat with suspect or during other emergency; vision cannot be tunnel or have any obstruction which would not allow for operating a motor vehicle or observation of other activities while patrolling a given area of responsibility; must be able to have good peripheral vision while patrolling and also be able to read penal and other codes and complete citations or other fine print; must be able to read license plates or observe other criminal activity at a distance; must have normal color vision and be able to distinguish solid colors for descriptive information on vehicles, persons, clothing and other information as required. Must have use of both hands and fingers for dexterity in order to complete the following tasks as required: type, write or print, turn pages in books and citations; collect hairs and other fine pieces of evidence at crime scenes; dust and spray for latent prints; turn caps, lids on containers, door knobs and other items to make entry; answer radio communications via radio microphone and depress buttons on shotguns and safety mechanisms on firearms; safely and accurately shoot a firearm; react to combative suspects by pulling, grabbing, struggling, fighting, holding, handcuffing, spraying, and other physically demanding hands on training or work related activities. Must have good hearing without aid in order to hear suspects, victims, sirens, audio radios, firearms, and other police related activities which would place the officer in danger of life if not able to hear those sounds; must be able to communicate by hearing a portable radio; must be able to take statements and communicate for investigative purposes at crime scenes and traffic accidents as well as other related police work. Must be able to have normal smelling abilities for identification of drug use, alcohol use and distinction within vehicle, smoke from fires or other related safety oriented functions within police work. Must be able to communicate verbally with victims, witnesses, suspects, responsibles and other persons contacted during a law enforcement duty day. Must have command presence when directing people during an emergency. Must be able to verbally warn others, including officers, of immediate or impending danger.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Keeps in good physical condition in order to meet and/or exceed the requirements of the POST Basic Academy.
? Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualification, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
? Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Willits Police Department Policies and Procedures.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
Uniform as specified by POST Basic Academy, including duty belt, weapon and other equipment as specified.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship, except as provided in Section 2267 of the Vehicle Code.
b) Be at least 18 years of age.
c) Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
d) Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
e) Be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test indicating high school graduation level, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities; provided that this subdivision shall not apply to any public officer or employee who was employed, prior to the effective date of the amendment of this section made at the 1971 Regular Session of the Legislature, in any position declared by law prior to the effective date of such amendment to be peace officer positions.
f) Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Physical condition shall be evaluated by a licensed physician and surgeon. Emotional and mental condition shall be evaluated by a licensed physician and surgeon or by a licensed psychologist who has a doctoral degree in psychology and at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental disorders.
Excellent physical condition; free from any disqualifying conditions cited in the document AMedical Screening Manual for California Law Enforcement@, published by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Achievement of Aacceptable rating@ in the City psychological evaluation.
Vision: Both eyes corrected 20/20 or 20/40 uncorrected.
Possession of a valid Class C or higher California Driver=s license; good driving record.
DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
? All laws and case laws effecting the proper usage of those laws as depicted by law enforcement agencies throughout California.
? Modern police practices and methods.
? Geography of the City.
? Police Department rules, regulations and procedures.
Ability to:
? Read, understand, and know how to research laws through the California Legal Resource book and other sources.
? Write and print legibly so that others can read and understand your reports.
? Have good recall ability in order to remember names, numbers, incidents and places and other related law enforcement tasks and case laws.
? Think and act quickly and accurately during emergency situations.
? Obtain information through interview and interrogation.
? Speak effectively.
? Carry out oral and written orders and directions.
? Meet physical demands and standards as required by a Police Officer.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
? Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequent walking, running, crawling, twisting, bending, grabbing, fighting, wrestling, struggling, climbing, sitting, standing, walking on uneven and slippery surfaces, carrying an 80 pound object or dragging a 150 pound object for 80 feet; occasional squatting for hiding, kneeling, laying in a prone position, jumping; must be flexible, have static-explosive-dynamic-trunk strength in order to overcome combative suspects, good coordination and equilibrium; arm and hand steadiness for shooting firearms and doing articulate evidentiary collection; good hand dexterity and coordination for computer and other related duties; good vision both far and near as well as color; good hearing; good physical conditioning for stamina, mobility and effort utilized in the policing duties.