HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2001-300RESOLUTION NO. 2001-300
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
CHANGES TO THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR THE
POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve changes to the job specification for the position of Police Officer, as shown on
Exhibit A attached hereto.
Dated: December 19, 2001
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2001-300 was passed and adopted by the
City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held December 19, 2001 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi,
and Mayor Pennino
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
SUSAN J. BI_P+CKSTON '
City Clerk
2001-300
CITY OF LODI
POLICE OFFICER
DEFINITION
December 19, 2001
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the
protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime
prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information to the
public; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department; and
performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the first line -level class in law enforcement, performing all duties required to effectively
respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace officer situations. This class is distinguished
from uniformed civilian police -related classes by designation and the responsibilities and
authorities associated with designation as a sworn peace officer under California State Law.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff.
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• Patrols an assigned area in police vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot;
• Answers calls for the protection of life and private property, and the enforcement of City,
County and State laws;
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of prowlers, burglaries, thefts, held UPS,
robberies, accidents, deaths and other disturbances;
• Collects and preserves evidence for court; determines what evidence should be collected;
• Directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at emergency or congested situations;
• Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws;
• Warns drivers against unlawful practices, issues citations and makes arrests as the situation
warrants;
• Diffuses potential volatile situations;
• Testifies in Court;
• Serves warrants and subpoenas;
• Prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed
through the use of a computer, or by hand;
• Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances;
• Gives information and directions to the public;
• Generates crime reports of calls taken through the use of a computer;
• Books prisoners into custody;
• Performs such other basic police work as attending fire scenes to assist in protection of life
and property, parade and riot work;
• Determines the appropriate use of force in potentially violent situations;
Collects, processes, photographs and presents evidence using scientific techniques including
fingerprints, fibers, blood and related physical evidence;
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• Responds to alarm activations;
• Checks buildings for physical security;
• Conducts investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents;
• Conducts a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property,
auto theft, white collar crime, and narcotics;
• Identifies suspects;
• Conducts interviews and interrogations;
• Apprehends and arrests offenders;
• Contacts and interviews victims and witnesses;
• Conducts covert, undercover investigations as assigned;
• Develops and maintains contacts with potential informants;
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the
apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; maintains contact with citizens
regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the
general public;
• Assists in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required;
• Conducts staff recruitment background investigations;
• Takes an active role in public education relative to crime prevention duties as required;
• May participate in public education programs and make presentations regarding traffic safety
and a variety of crime prevention topics; may serve as department representative to other
public agencies, tasks forces, or committees.
• Practices principles of community oriented policing.
• Ability to proficiently utilize various computer equipment and programming to complete
incident reports and access local, sate, and national computer data basis;
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Modern police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control,
investigation and identification techniques;
• Offense and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory;
• Federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding civil, criminal, and traffic violations
and the conduct of law enforcement operations including arrest, search, seizure, incarceration,
interrogation, investigation, and the use of deadly force;
• Community Oriented Policing.
Ability to:
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine and take emergency action as
required;
• Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of
assigned tasks;
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system;
• Maintain department physical fitness standards for the purpose of pursuing, subduing, and
arresting suspect, and defending against physical assault;
• Interpret laws, rules, and other written materials;
• Apply laws relating to apprehension, arrest, and custody;
• Safe use and appropriate use of firearms and other weapons;
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• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course
of work.
REQUIREMENTS
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Must be at least 20 years of age at time of examination and 21 years at the date of appointment.
Driver's License:
Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Physical:
• Must be in excellent general health and physical condition. Ability to pass a comprehensive
medical examination;
• Ability to pass a psychological evaluation;
• Ability to pass a background investigation;
• Ability to pass a lie detector and or, voice stress analyzer test.
Hearing:
Normal in each ear
Vision:
20/100 correctable to 20/30; normal color perception.
Education & Experience:
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying
knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience:
None required.
Education:
• High school graduation or equivalent (General Educational Development certificate is
acceptable);
And
• Graduate of a California Basic P.O.S.T. police academy;
Or
Current Enrollment in a California Basic P.O.S.T. police academy