Police Corporal (Internal Opportunity Only- Eligibility List)

The police corporal requires demonstrated skills and abilities to take on additional responsibilities.  In addition to police officer duties, a police corporal may be assigned to prepare and deliver in-service training, coordinate efforts to address certain police problems, and may also serve as a supervisor in the absence of the sergeant.
 
Duties:

• Patrol a designated area in a radio vehicle to ensure the security of life and property.  Answer emergency calls regarding law enforcement matters, enforces city, county and state laws and ordinances or requests for assistance as needed.
• Conduct complex investigations involving major crimes, traffic incidents, complaints, or administrative investigations which are beyond the scope of the principal duties of a police officer. Secure information from parties at an incident scene and follow through on investigations; make arrests and collect and preserve evidence at crime scenes; maintain accurate records and write accurate and timely incident or crime reports; work with other investigative and legal personnel and present evidence in court.
• Provide special enforcement and customer services to intervene in special community problems; prepare and present periodic in- service training to department members; act as a Field Training Officer for newly hired recruits.
• Serve as the responsible supervisor in the absence of a sergeant or other higher-ranking officers; and may be called upon to perform all the functions of a Police Sergeant.
• Utilize computer equipment to access information and complete reports.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.  The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND DEMANDS
Knowledge of

• Advanced law enforcement terminology concepts, department policies and performance standards.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and appropriate court decisions, including those relating to supervision, civil liability, and P.O.S.T. training standards.
• Supervisory principles and methods, including goal setting, training, teamwork, and problem solving and laws related to employee relations.  
• Knowledge of the Peace Officer Bill of Rights and internal investigations.
• Community/problem-oriented policing methodologies.
• Principals of community engagement and neighborhood watch.
• Strong knowledge of the Incident Command System.
• The safe use of firearms handheld and shoulder weapons, batons, chemical agents, handcuffs, other restraints and other specialized law enforcement weapons and equipment.
• Standard office equipment CAD, portable radio, 2-way radio, binoculars, and night viewing devices. 
• Local, state, and federal requirements for sworn public safety officers.
• Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic mathematics. 
• Familiarity with standard office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software.

• Operate motor vehicle, portable radio, 2-way radio, binoculars, night viewing devices, barricades, traffic cones, flares, pry bars, bicycles, finger printing apparatus, computer, digital and video cameras; gas masks; and to use and care for small firearms.
• Wear gas masks, CPR protective shield, latex gloves, rain gear.
• Perform CPR if required.
• Effectively plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of staff; lead, coach, instruct and motivate employees; foster a teamwork environment.
• Negotiate effective solutions to complex problems; analyze situations accurately, using independent judgment and adopt effective courses of action.
• Guide and encourage others to accomplish a common goal.
• Work skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries.
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions; make rapid, sound judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies, goals and objectives and performance standards and objectively evaluate personnel with respect to these standards.
• Initiate tasks and focus on accomplishment by knowing what needs to be done and do it without being told.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with other professionals, City departments, City officials, the public and those contacted in the course of the work and continuously working to improve relationships, contacts, and networks.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials; operate typical office equipment; communicate effectively and accurately both verbally and in writing, using proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Exercise good judgment and uphold confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports; understand, interpret, and apply general administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Draw meaning and conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data.
• Effectively communicate, face-to-face, and in writing, with community members. 
• Develop physical endurance and agility.
• Proficient use of firearms, two-way radios, and other specialized law enforcement weapons and equipment.
• Direct emergency operations efficiently and effectively.
• Set priorities, organize workflow and maintain organization of work and records; multi-task and be responsive to time-sensitive matters; Understand and follow instructions.
• Use time effectively and efficiently to maximize work assignments.
• Exercise good judgment and uphold confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports; understand, interpret, and apply general administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Show interest and understand the needs, expectations, and circumstances of internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain working relationships.
• Fully comprehend spoken communication by picking up on nuances in tone and meaning and being attentive to non-verbal cues and body language.
• Maintain emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Display honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Appreciate the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures.
• Respond positively to change and modify behavior as the situation requires.
• Adhere to all safety practices and procedures and encourage and support others to be safe in their work activities.
• Have sound collaborative decision-making, judgement and diplomacy skills.
• Show empathy towards the community and colleagues.
• Have a service mentality, respect for and sincere desire to help others with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Have a strong sense of integrity and commitment to ethical behavior and accountability. 
• Have courage to intervene and protect against unethical behavior.
• Work collaboratively with team members to create and support a positive customer service environment.
• Demonstrate, promote and support a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

• Must have an Associate’s Degree or a minimum of 60 units of college credit in a related field. Course work must have been taken at a recognized accredited institution.

• Four years’ experience as a Police Officer in a California law enforcement agency or agencies, and completion of the probationary period as a San Marino Police Officer (required).
• Experience as a Field Training Officer is highly desirable, but not required

• Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate.

* City of San Marino Police Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding* City of San Marino City Employees' Association Memorandum of Understanding * Beyond Initial Response, “Using the National Incident Management System’s Incident  Command System”* FEMA ICS Resource Center  -https://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/icsresource/trainingmaterials/ -https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b -https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c    -https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c