Qualifications
Examples of Duties
- Patrols an assigned area in radio car, motorcycle, or on foot for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and regulations;
- Responds to radio messages or telephone instructions and appears at scene of disorder or crime aw assigned;
- Conducts preliminary or follow-up investigations of prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, deaths, accidents, and other disturbances;
- Directs traffic including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion;
- Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issues citations;
- Investigates accidents;
- Renders first aid as necessary;
- Enforces City ordinances on abandoned cars;
- Does follow-up investigation on hit-run accidents;
- Collects and preserves evidence;
- Testifies in court in connection with criminal prosecution;
- Attends fire scenes to assist in the protection of life and property;
- Serves warrants and subpoenas;
- Operates radio-telephone equipment at headquarters or in a patrol vehicle;
- Occasionally relieves a superior officer and acts on the superiors behalf;
- Supervises the custody of prisoners;
- Fingerprints, photographs, and books prisoners;
- Takes prisoners to court;
- Assists in receiving, searching, booking, fingerprinting, and supervising prisoners;
- Answers inquiries;
- Keeps records and prepares reports;
- When assigned, operates a motorcycle in traffic enforcement; and
- Conducts preliminary and final investigations.
Agency Shop
The City of Monterey, in agreement with the Monterey Police Officers Association and Laborers' International Union of North America (LINUA), requires membership in the aforementioned organization or an in lieu contribution to a qualified organization as a condition of employment.
Employment Standards
Minimum Qualifications
- Any education equivalent to graduation from high school;
- Be at least 21 years old;
- Not have any felony convictions;
- Be able to pass a comprehensive background;
- Possess a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment; and
- Be a United States citizen or have permanent resident alien status and applied for citizenship.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to learn law enforcement principles and practices;
- Ability to read and understand departmental policies, instructions, laws, and regulations;
- Ability to analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action;
- Ability of prepare clear and accurate reports;
- Have physical agility; keen observation and ability to remember names, faces, and details of accidents;
- Ability to learn the use and care of automobiles and small firearms;
- Ability to speak and write effectively; and
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to:
- Solve problems and make independent decisions;
- Write clear, comprehensive reports;
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other employees and the general public;
- Perform combined tasks under stressful situations; and
- Higher level education is highly desirable.
Licenses and Certificates
- Must possess a valid California Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record.
- See Supplemental Questionnaire for appropriate P.O.S.T. Certificates that may be required.
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