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CITY ATP/ AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Council adopt Resolution No. 737q .
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Personnel Department in concurrence with the Police Depart- ment has revised the classification of Police Officer. The revision identifies that successful completion of a Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) accredited academy
is required to become a Police Officer. This is necessary
to implement the previous action creating the classification
of Police Officer Recruit. This change specifically requires a Police Officer to have a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
EXHIBITS :
Resolution No. 737q rev,sing the classification descrip-ion
of Police Officer.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7374
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN OF THE CITY TO
REVISE THE CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER.
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council
concurs, that the classification of Police Officer should be
included in the city's Classification and Salary Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council authorizes and directs the City
Manager to revise the classification of Police Officer as
described in Attachment A, attached hereto and made a part
thereof.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the 18th day of October , 1983,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Mmbers Casler, Wis, Kulchin, Chick and Prescott
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST :
ALETHA L. RAUTENK
(SEAL)
(-4.- J J &La&c-
MARY H. ,LASLER, Mayor
Attachment A
POLICE OFFICER
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work: to control traffic flow and enforce state and
local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; and to do related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a.latera.1 entry position or is the position to which an
employee hired under the Police Recruit classification is promoted
following completion of a POST approved academy.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Patrol city in radio car or on foot; answer calls for the protec- tion of life and property, and the enforcement of city, county, and
state laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investiga- tions of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups,
vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.
Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
Prepare reports of arrests made, investigations conducted, and
unusual incidents observed.
Serve warrants and subpoenas.
While on patrol, stop drivers who are operating vehicles in viola- tion of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue
citations and make arrests as necessary. 'Check buildings for physical security. Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and trans-
port prisoners. Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
Administer first aid in emergency situations.
As assigned by the Police Chief, participate as an investigative officer in a comprehensive program of adult and juvenile, misde- meanor and felony investigation work.
As assigned by the Police Chief, participate as a juvenile divi-
sion officer in a comprehensive program involving juvenile deliquency and the investigation of alternative methods for handling juveniles in the criminal justice system.
Maintain contact with' citizens regarding potential law enforcement
problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
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i Police Officer (cont . )
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers,
incidents, and places.
Use and care of firearms.
Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.
Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility - established by the city.
Experience and Education
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that
could likely provide the required abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain these abilities would be graduation
from high school or equivalent and successful completion of a POST certified academy.
Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license. Successful completion of a POST certified academy.