The Riverside Police Department is accepting applications for Entry and Lateral level Police Officer through October 31, 2014. This recruitment will be used to fill several current vacancies within the Department and establish an eligibility list for future openings. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: o Patrol the city in radio car, on motorcycle, or on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents. o Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court. o Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders. o Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and unusual incidents observed. o Serve warrants and subpoenas. o While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary; check buildings for physical security; receive, search, book, fingerprint, and transport prisoners; direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations. o Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public. o As assigned, perform specialized investigative, identification, crime prevention, special operations, aerial observation, communications or juvenile work. Please note, Entry level applicants must have completed a California Basic POST Academy or Level One Modular Academy within the last 3 years, or have reached the half-way point of either the Basic or Level One Modular academies. The applicant must have successfully graduated the academy by the time of appointment to the Department. Lateral Police Officer applicants must have completed a California Basic POST Academy and be currently employed as a sworn Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, or related law enforcement officer with a law enforcement agency in the state of California. Applicants for the position will be screened for minimum qualifications before being invited to continue in the hiring process. For a complete list of requirements and expectations, please visit the City of Riverside Human Resources job information page at riversideca.gov (bit.ly/17oOHna). The Riverside Police Department is dedicated to hiring only those individuals who meet the highest of professional standards with a commitment to serving all members of their community with sensitivity, empathy, and impartiality.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:12:51 +0000
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