Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Pauma Tribal Police Department is looking for individuals who are results-orientated, possess great attitudes, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a PASSION for public service.
Police Officers are trained and experienced police professionals who can assume the full range of policing duties after a brief orientation/ Field Training Officer program. Police Officers are key participants in a partnership of the community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents, employees and guest. This diversity in the area makes the Pauma Police Department an exciting and demanding place to work.
Successful officers are characterized by the ability to make sound decisions which are based on fact, not emotion, quickly and repeatedly throughout the day. They demonstrate a strong sense of fairness and the ability to apply both the spirit and letter of the law within legal parameters of discretion. With a genuine concern for the safety of the community and the quality of life of its citizens. They enjoy working alone and as an integral part of a team effort.
Requirements:
1. Ability to read and understand English language documents and legibly hand write accurate and grammatically correct reports.
2.Communicates effectively orally, in writing and by using the police radio.
3.Drives a vehicle safely under varied and sometimes difficult conditions, including emergencies.
4.Ability to physically control individuals with the minimum and reasonable use of force as prescribed by law and departmental policy.
5.Writes extensive and complex reports which are used as a basis for potential prosecutions in court.
6.Exercises good judgment in dealing with routine and unusual situations.
7.Learns and comprehends factual information, policies, procedures and rules, and uses good judgment and discretion in applying same to changing conditions in similar and varied situations.
8.Maintains composure and takes appropriate action during emergency or tense situations.
9.Confronts problems and enforces laws professionally and within established guidelines.
10.Operates a variety of firearms, equipment and weapons in a safe and proficient manner in accordance with departmental standards.
11.Accepts criticism and applies it to his or her performance.
12.Meets scheduled assignments on time and provides dependable service to the community.
13.Testify in Tribal, County Superior, and Federal Court as necessary
14.Performs other duties as required.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Application, CA P.O.S.T. Academy/ Basic certificates, and resumes will be reviewed by the Police Department. A Personal History Statement and Background Investigative Questionnaire, completed by candidates prior to the end of the selection process, will also be reviewed by the Police Department and used as a screening tool.
You must pass the initial application, resume, background screenings, and possess the most pertinent training and qualifications, to be placed on the eligibility list. You must pass each of the following components:
- PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAM:
- 500 YARD RUN run 500 yards on uneven terrain in under 2 minutes and 45 seconds
- PUSH UPS minimum of 25 in one minute
- PULL UPS minimum of 4 in one minute
- SITUP UPS minimum 30 in two minutes
- ORAL/ BACKGROUND INTERVIEW
Will evaluate experience, training, and personal qualifications for the position. As well as each candidate's background, experience, training, and personal qualifications for the position.