Job Description
Police Officer Employer: City of Imperial (CA) Salary: $64,521.60 - $86,465.60 Annually Location: Imperial CA, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-019 Career Description Definition: Under the direction of the Police Sergeant, or higher-ranking position depending upon assignment; may provide functional and technical supervision and training if serving as a Field Training Officer; perform a variety of law enforcement activities during and assigned shift including patrol functions, traffic regulation and the enforcement of City, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations; respond to and conduct preliminary investigations of crimes, burglaries, thefts, accidents, emergency situations and other disturbances; respond to calls for service and assistance in the protection of lives and property; identify, apprehend and arrest criminals. Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform a variety of law enforcement activities including patrol functions, traffic regulation and the enforcement of City, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations; provide a variety of services to safeguard the lives, property and constitutional rights of City citizens and visitors; respond to citizen complaints. Drive patrol vehicle in an assigned area; observe conditions and activities for potential or actual harm to persons or property, disruption of public order or other violations of the law. Identify traffic violations and suspicious or criminal activities including misdemeanors and felonies; respond to emergency situations and observed or reported harmful or illegal conditions and activities by conducting investigations or taking appropriate action; conduct follow-up investigations as needed. Detect, apprehend, arrest and transport suspected or convicted criminals; enforce traffic laws; prepare and issue tickets for violations; investigate tra