Description Earn competitive bonuses and premier benefits, while serving a friendly, family-oriented beach community. Come join the Exceptional Law Enforcement team in the City of El Segundo. NOTE: This opening is for Lateral Officers who are currently employed OR Police Academy Graduates ONLY. WHO WE ARELocated in a beautiful beach city of the Santa Monica Bay and three miles from the Los Angeles International Airport, the El Segundo Police Department serves a community that exhibits a safe place to live, work and visit. Our organization is dedicated to providing the highest level of professionalism and customer service through a community-oriented policing and problem solving philosophy. We take part in unparalleled partnership with our community to identify problems for the purposes of making long-term improvements in the safety and quality of life within our city. El Segundo is the home of the Los Angeles Air Force Base, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings training facility, as well as one of Chevron's largest oil refineries.DESCRIPTIONUnder general supervision, performs law enforcement work in a community-oriented policing model through patrol, crime prevention, investigation, community partnership and special assignment detail.Essential Job Functions As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Duties vary based upon assignment and may include, but are not limited to, the following:Patrols an assigned area and responds to calls for service, searching for indicators of criminal activity, traffic and other law violations, and threats to life and property, which may include conducting traffic stops; issuing warnings or citations; checking vehicles and observing occupants of vehicles; making field contacts; conducting preliminary and follow up investigations; preparing required reports; providing emergency medical care as necessary; observing, monitoring, and directing traffic conditions; assisting and advising motorists; and enforcing lawsMakes arrests as necessary; serves warrants; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in courtAttends briefings, training sessions, and professional development activitiesConducts neighborhood crime prevention programs; prepares and presents special programs to community groups and school classes designed to increase community awareness of police department service programs; prepares and gives presentations to school conferences and assemblies; conducts basic research and prepares reports regarding crime prevention systems and proceduresCommunicates with members of the community to identify problems and needs of the area and make recommendations for improvements in safety and quality of lifePerforms follow-up investigations of economic, property, person, or narcotics related crimes; evaluates crime reports and reviews criminal history information; makes recommendations regarding case disposition; prepares, obtains, and serves warrants; prepares and presents cases to the District Attorney's OfficePerforms field training responsibilities including conducting on the job field training, providing mentoring and guidance, and supervising and evaluating traineesPerforms administrative functions related to personnel and training such as hiring, background investigations coordinating training, and supervising and evaluating part-time, non-sworn staffCounsels victims, juveniles, and parents of juveniles; provides information and refers to other agencies for further assistance; maintains contact with local schools and the School Attendance Review BoardAssists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general publicMay participate in or be assigned to special assignments, programs, or teams such as canine, detectives, field training officer, range staff, customs, SWAT, specialized interagency task force, hostage negotiation or court liaisonPerforms minor maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, and other equipmentPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience/Training: Currently employed peace officer in CA (for Laterals only)Academy Graduate (must be approved by El Segundo PD) Note: Out-of-State Applicants will be required to attend an ESPD - approved Police Academy. Once appointed, all officers are place in our 5-month field training program. Exceptions will be based upon determination of the department. Education: High School Diploma. California G.E.D accepted. Note:Upon appointment, candidates will qualify for 100% Tuition Reimbursement for BA/MA Degrees Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved Regular Basic Course (academy) at the time of appointment or successful completion of the P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver examination process is required. Acceptance of a waiver is at the discretion of the Chief of Police. Candidates may qualify and test for the position while currently enrolled in a P.O.S.T. approved academy, but eligible list placement is conditional and contingent upon successful academy graduation.Previous law enforcement experience is highly desirable. Special Requirements: Must be 21 years of age by the time of appointment.Must possess a valid California Class C driver license by the time of appointment.Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for United States citizenship.Must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records. Must be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.Must be free of any felony convictions.Must be of proportional height to weight, be physically able to handle the rigorous duties of police work; possess normal hearing and color perception, minimum vision of 20/100 in each eye, correctable to 20/20.Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully complete a polygraph test, psychological and medical examination, and an extensive background investigation process.Smoking and/or the use of tobacco products on or off duty are prohibited as a condition of employment. Any visible tattoo(s), body art and/or body piercings are prohibited while performing department duties. Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics: Considerable knowledge of Federal, State and City laws, ordinances, and department regulations related to policing, e.g. laws of arrest, rules of evidence, etc.Knowledge of modern law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing practices and procedures.Working knowledge of public relations techniques; interagency communication/assistance techniques and practices.Ability to learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations, as well as departmental policy and procedures.Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action; and cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.Ability to observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents, and places.Ability to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.Ability to properly use and care for firearms.Ability to obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation.Knowledge of and ability to use computers, databases, and common software programs.Ability to make clear and concise radio transmissions.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, co-workers, other City employees, City officials, and the general public. Supplemental Information Moving Expense Reimbursement Lateral entry police officers, Academy graduates and entry level candidates relocating from locales outside Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties are eligible for reimbursement of moving expenses incurred at the time of hire--up to maximum of $5,000 as a result of the relocation for employment with the city. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of El Segundo does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sex or sexual orientation. The City of El Segundo maintains and enforces a zero-tolerance policy relating to substance abuse and maintains a smoke-free workplace.