Police Officer
Company: City of Piedmont
Location: oakland
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of
peace-officer duties related to protection of life and property,
deterring crime, enforcement of laws and ordinances, assistance to
the public and fostering community relations; conducts
investigations, assists in the preparation of cases and testifies
in court; serves in specialized departmental roles as assigned; and
performs related work as assigned. This sworn, working-level law enforcement class performs all
non-supervisory assignments found in a municipal police department.
While incumbents are normally assigned to a specific geographic
area for patrol or traffic enforcement, all functional areas of the
law enforcement field are included due to the size and organization
of the department. OUR DEPARTMENT The Piedmont Police Department is dedicated to providing the
best available law enforcement service to the Piedmont community.
The department employs a total of 28 full-time employees, including
the Chief; (1) Administrative Assistant; (1) Captain; (1) Support
Services Commander; (4) Sergeants; (13) Officers; (5) Dispatchers;
(2) Animal Control Officers; and (3) part-time employees. In
addition, the department has Reserve Police Officers, Police
Explorers and adult volunteers. The Piedmont Police Department is a
participative and service oriented agency that prides itself on
having a positive reputation achieved through training, integrity,
pride, dedication and proven results. Piedmont Police Officers have
a chance to gain valuable experience in a number of special
assignments; detectives, traffic, juvenile, canine, bike patrol,
use of force instructor and crime prevention. OUR COMMUNITY The City of Piedmont is a charter city of approximately 11,000
residents located in the beautiful Oakland Hills, overlooking the
San Francisco Bay. The city, which is virtually built out, consists
of established, high-quality single family homes on quiet
tree-lined streets, with a nationally recognized, highly rated
public school system. Piedmont is centrally located within a few
minutes from Oakland and San Francisco on the West and Concord and
Walnut Creek on the East. Piedmont enjoys one of the lowest crime
rates in Alameda County and benefits from the diversity of the San
Francisco Bay Area. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS The ability to understand and interpret written and verbal
communications and direction, to retain and recall information read
and visually observed; strong communication skills, written and
verbal; the ability to use appropriate judgment in emergency
situations. Candidates will be required to become proficient in the
use of computers. Suitability for employment is also based on
skills in observation, interpersonal relations, dependability and
interest in people. Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend
and holiday shifts, work with exposure to difficult circumstances,
including exposure to hazardous materials and all-weather
conditions. Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid California class C drivers license and have
a satisfactory driving record. Must possess a valid basic
certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and possess and maintain
firearms qualification. The City of Piedmont monitors DMV record
information over the course of employment. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Must possess a valid California class C drivers license and have
a satisfactory driving record. Must possess a valid basic
certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and possess and maintain
firearms qualification. PHYSICAL STANDARDS/DEMANDS Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of appointment.
Must maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards, including mobility and
physical strength and stamina to respond to emergency situations
and apprehend suspects, lift and move individuals or objects
weighing to 100 pounds; ability to work in a standard office
setting; vision and manual dexterity to operate vehicles including
emergency response vehicles in all conditions, often at a high rate
of speed in emergency situations; to maintain firearms
qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen;
finger and manual dexterity is needed to operate police services
equipment and firearms, and to access, enter, and retrieve data
using a computer keyboard; vision to maintain firearms
qualification, to read printed materials and a computer screen,
discern colors and work in a night setting; and hearing and speech
to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone and
radio. To be considered for this employment opportunity, please
complete an application online: To speak with a member of our
recruitment team, please contact Captain Chris Monahan @ (510)
420-3000. The City of Piedmont complies with ADA and is an EOE employer
and is seeking a diverse candidate pool for this employment
opportunity.
Keywords: City of Piedmont, Oakland , Police Officer, Other , oakland, California
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