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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These functions may not be present in all positions in multiple position classes. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability.
PATROL AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
Patrols an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property;
answers calls for police services; enforces City, county, and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.
As a Motor Officer, patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other emergencies;
observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.
directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.
FACILITY :
The Police Department Facility is located in the Civic Center, built in 1990, at 100 West California Avenue, which includes a Community Center with basketball courts, gymnastic equipment, aerobics, and two racquetball courts.
REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE
Completion of P.O.S.T. approved basic academy and / or been employed by a California Law Enforcement Agency within one (1) year of application date to qualify for a pre-service position.
CERTIFICATION
If applicable, a copy of the applicant’s P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate must accompany the application. A California Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment.
BENEFITS :
The City of Ridgecrest provides employees a tiered cafeteria plan with a minimum of $575.00 per month to purchase medical, dental and life insurance.
A tuition reimbursement plan is available, as is incentive pay from 5% to 12.5% for certain P.O.S.T. Certificates or academic degrees held or obtained while employed by the City of Ridgecrest.
New employees earn a minimum of 80 hours vacation, 104 hours of sick and 11 regular holidays plus 48 hours of floating holiday time annually.
Officers receive $1200.00 annual uniform allowance; a City paid Life Insurance equal to $50,000 or one times annual salary whichever is greater;
and other bonus pays as negotiated by the Police Employee Association of Ridgecrest (PEAR).
TO APPLY :
Complete City employment application (available on our website) and resume. Return to City of Ridgecrest, Human Resources, 100 W.
California Ave., Ridgecrest, CA 93555 OR E-MAIL TO : HR. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and physical.
Full Time
Wholesale
$52k-62k (estimate)
06/13/2024
08/12/2024
ridgecrest-ca.gov
RIDGECREST, CA
<25
1963
CHARLES ROBERTS
<$5M
Wholesale
Ridgecrest is located in the southern portion of the Indian Wells Valley and in the northeast corner of Kern County, surrounded by four mountain ranges; the Sierra Nevada on the west, the Cosos on the north, the Argus Range on the east, and the El Paso Mountains on the south. It is approximately an hour and quarter from the Lancaster/Palmdale area and approximately two hours from both Bakersfield and San Bernardino. A favorable characteristic of the City is its proximity to two major highways, the 395 and 14. Air travel in and out of the city is provided through the Inyokern Airport. These att...ributes make Ridgecrest, a central location for shopping and business for the Eastern Kern County area. Ridgecrest is also easily accessible to the rest of southern California making it an ideal location for industry.
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