Police Officer - City of Merced
Merced, CA
About the Job
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; to investigate incidents and crimes; to serve as a role model of impeccable character, trustworthiness, and willingness to help and serve people in need; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Police Officer
This is the first level in the Police Officer series. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Police Officer by the years of experience and certification requirement. Advancement to the Senior Police Officer requires four and one-half years of satisfactory performance with the Merced Police Department and possession of an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate.
Senior Police Officer
This is the advanced working level in the Police Officer series. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and are generally filled by advancement from the Police Officer classification, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience and certifications. Advancement to the Senior level requires at least five years of satisfactory performance with the Merced Police Department and possession of an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate.
REPORTS TO
Police Sergeant or higher ranking officer.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; to investigate incidents and crimes; to serve as a role model of impeccable character, trustworthiness, and willingness to help and serve people in need; and to perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Police Officer
This is the first level in the Police Officer series. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Police Officer by the years of experience and certification requirement. Advancement to the Senior Police Officer requires four and one-half years of satisfactory performance with the Merced Police Department and possession of an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate.
Senior Police Officer
This is the advanced working level in the Police Officer series. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and are generally filled by advancement from the Police Officer classification, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience and certifications. Advancement to the Senior level requires at least five years of satisfactory performance with the Merced Police Department and possession of an Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate.
REPORTS TO
Police Sergeant or higher ranking officer.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory classification.
Source : City of Merced
