Police Officer - Lateral - (Sacramento, CA)

Work closely with the public and University units to identify and solve community problems. Make presentations to citizens and groups. Patrol a specified area on foot or utilizing a patrol vehicle. Respond to calls related to the protection of life and property, traffic collisions, and other emergencies. Evaluate and control violent situations. Enforce federal and state laws, and University regulations. Make arrests for violations of laws; search, fingerprint and transport prisoners. Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents, disturbances, hazardous incidents, vehicle collisions, and casualties. Operate vehicles under hazardous conditions. Collect and preserve evidence and found property. Interrogate suspects and interview victims, complainants, and witnesses. Check buildings for physical security. Direct traffic and write traffic citations. Prepare written and computer-generated reports. Participate in on-going training. Prepare cases and testify in court.