Police Officer - Lateral - City of Buena Park
Buena Park, CA
About the Job
As of June 22, 2024
Police Officer $7,793 - $10,244 monthly ($93,517 - $122,928 Annually)
***$12,000 SIGNING BONUS***
Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early! This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
Successful Lateral Candidates will be paid the signing bonus in three installments:
1. $4,000 will be paid on the first paycheck following the employee’s date of hire.
2. $4,000 will be paid after the successful completion of a Field Training Program and a 12-Month Probationary Period.
3. $4,000 will be paid at the completion of the employee's second year of service as a Police Officer.
Buena Park Police Department Searching for Qualified Lateral Applicants
- Patrol Services, Traffic Services/Enforcement, K9 Unit, and SWAT
- Youth Explorer Program, School Resource Officer Program, and the Citizens Assisting Police (CAP) Volunteer Program
- Crime Prevention, Investigative Services Bureau, and Forensics
- Regional Narcotics Suppression Program, Gang Unit, Community Impact Team (CIT), and Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (G.R.I.P.)
- Crimes: Persons Unit/Property Unit, and the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT)
The philosophy of Community Oriented Policing is practiced by all Buena Park Police Personnel. The Buena Park Police Department believes in investing in partnerships with the community and actively pursues opportunities for community education. Through the development of unique teams such as the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF), Community Impact Team (CIT), as well as teams of officers working in specific problem areas, the Buena Park Police Department has been able to have a significant impact on crime and build strong community trust.
- 24/7 Expansive Employee Gym with impressive locker room facilities for both men and women
- Large patrol equipment storage lockers located near police cars
- On-site weapons training facility
- State-of-the-art tactical equipment
- High Tech Dispatch Center
- The latest computer technology with a focus on paperless processes
- Dictation Services available for report writing
GENERAL PURPOSE
- Enforces federal and state laws and regulations, and local ordinances related to public safety and law enforcement.
- Patrols an assigned area of the city, in a motor vehicle or on foot in order to detect and prevent crime and maintain law and order; may operate a motorcycle or bicycle as part of special assignment detail.
- Prepares citations, arrest reports, crime reports, daily observation reports, vehicular incident and pursuit forms, injury reports, collision reports, and impounded property reports.
- Responds to radio messages and citizen requests for protection of life, property and public assistance; appears at crimes and scenes of disorder and determines proper course of action; investigates suspicious vehicles or persons; observes situations related to stolen cars, traffic violations, and proper flow of traffic.
- Gives verbal warnings and issues citations; inspects premises; assists in the investigation of crimes; conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, armed robberies, vehicle accidents, deaths, or other types of incidents involving possible violations of public safety laws and codes.
- Questions suspects, interviews victims and witnesses; books property and evidence; performs basic crime scene investigation; testifies in court regarding facts, circumstances, and violations; completes field and follow-up investigations.
- Takes written statements; examines conditions of accident scenes; clears scene of obstructions and damaged vehicles; notes and reports traffic hazards; provides first aid for injured persons or requests medical attention in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Reports abandoned or damaged vehicles; inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment, and other public gatherings and assures that proper licenses and permits are in effect.
- Intervenes in private or public disputes to protect the public and maintain order; monitors the status of parolees and individuals on probation status, including court orders.
- Develops and maintains positive relations with citizens, business owners, and other members of the community.
- Participates in police briefings, exercises, training courses, and programs.
- Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and takes custody of prisoners; guards and transports prisoners; provides meals and completes daily records.
- When assigned to Reserves details, tracks and coordinates the scheduling and training of Reserve Police Officers.
- When assigned to Traffic detail, enforces specialized Traffic and Motor Vehicle Codes and prepares traffic and collision reports and investigation records; sets up DUI monitoring; coordinates work with the Department of Motor Vehicles and Courts; attends meetings, prepares logs, and makes presentations.
- When assigned to Field Training Officer detail, organizes, coordinates, and provides officer training in the field related to proper law enforcement surveillance, handling of traffic stops, preparation of departmental reports, and related tasks; completes training records and employee progress reports at regular intervals.
- When assigned to K-9 detail, assists in searches of suspects and properties; trains animals and conducts exercises in proper pursuit and control methods; feeds and maintains animals in accordance with health and safety standards, and prepares related activity records.
- When assigned to Detective detail, conducts crime scene investigations and pursues cases involving the collection of additional evidence, identification and interviewing of victims and suspects, and prosecution of cases within the court system; conducts covert patrol; writes and executes search warrants; coordinates property and evidence collection with police support staff; testifies in cases.
- When assigned to SWAT detail, responds to emergency calls involving hostages, barricaded suspects, suicide threats, bomb threats, deadly use of force, high-risk search and arrest warrant service, and related incidents involving public safety.
- When assigned to Gang detail, monitors and investigates associations of individuals who belong to known gangs; determines means of gaining access and information from informants related to actual or planned crimes; testifies in cases.
- When assigned to School Resource detail, visits public schools, prepares and makes educational presentations, maintains communications with school officials, works with District staff on attendance and truancy issues, and counsel's students related to lawful conduct and community standards and expectations.
- Provides escorts or guard services for parades, various public activities, or meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES
Ability to:
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS