Description

Under supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work in City parks; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic and parking regulations; to enforce local park ordinances and to do related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Patrols an assigned area in radio car, , bicycle or on foot;

Answers calls for the protection of life and public property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws;

Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations in and around parksEnforces fee payment at Lodi Lake Park;
Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws;

Warns drivers against unlawful practices and issues citations and makes arrests as the situation warrants;

Testifies in Court in connection with the prosecution of cases;

Serves warrants

Prepares reports of arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed;

Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances;

Gives information and directions to the public;

Assists in maintaining police records and occasionally types records and reports;

Assists in booking prisoners;

Cleans and performs minor repair of police firearms;

Typical 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:

Interpret laws, rules, and other written materials;

Learn and apply laws relating to apprehension, arrest, and custody;

Judge situations and personalities, and to think and act quickly in emergencies;

Understand and follow oral and written directions;

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

REQUIREMENTS

Age:

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 California driver's license or be eligible to receive one by the date of appointment.

Physical:

Must be in excellent general health and physical condition. Ability to pass a comprehensive medical examination administered by the City

Hearing:

Normal in each ear

Vision:
20/100 correctable to 20/30; normal color perception.

Experience:
Experience preferred.

Education:
High school graduation or equivalent (General Educational Development certificate is acceptable).

Valid Basic POST Certificate required.

Supplemental Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified
individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history has part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full Background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy ad Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.

MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions or job duties contained in this bulletin may include modifications pending labor agreements and/or council approval.