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RESOLUTION NO. 5139
A RESOL UPION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE CLASS OF POLICE AGENT AND ESTABLISHING
THE SALARY RANGE THEREFOR.
The City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve
as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the recommendation of the Personnel
Board:
1. The class specifications for the class of Police Agent,
as attached hereto, marked Exhibit A, and by this reference incorpo-
rated herein, are hereby adopted. .
2. The salary range applicable to the class of Police
Agent shall be salary range 29.
3. Notwithstanding Section VIII (e) of Resolution 1277,
a police officer who is promoted to the class of Police Agent
shall be placed on the same step in the new, higher range that he
held in the former range and.the anniversary date shall remain
unchanged. .
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this resolution.
Adopted and approved this loth day of November, 1975.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Cle -
I hereby certify that the foregoing. resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina at a regular
meeting thereof held on the loth day of November, 1975, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Shearer, Miller, Browne, Tice, Chappell
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
APPRO D AS TO FORM:
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,CITY OF WEST, COVINA •
POLICE AGENT
•CLASS SPECIFICATION
October 1975
SALARY RANGE 29
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, functions include: patrol, investigative and
administrative duties involving traffic collisions, community relations,•
prevention of crime, detention of suspects, juvenile crime, narcotics and
gambling, training of new officers, coordination of crossing guards, gen-
ieral enforcement of laws for the well-being of the public, and other
related functions.
Representative Duties
Conducts,technical and scientific. investigations and research of crimes,
crime scenes, traffic collisions, and non -criminal regulated activities.
Gathers and processes evidence, classifies fingerprints, and prepares
significant reports. Acts as uniformed patrol officer; performs special
assignments in community relations, court liaison, training officer,
investigator, or related functions. Supervisory.responsibility may also
be required in the absence of higher ranking officer, in direction of
subordinates, or in training of newly -appointed personnel. Conducts
investigations of juvenile crimes, and gambling and narcotics cases.
Performs research functions and related tasks as required.
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police work;
laws of evidence, arrest, and criminal law, court procedure, administrative
procedure., juvenile procedure, patrol procedure, rights of accused, inves-
tigative methods; and understanding of federal, state, and county police
agencies and their relationships to City police functions.
Abilities
• Abil'ity to perform tasks that require a high degree of judgement, intelli-
gence, education, initiative, and understanding of human behavior; to
analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper courses
of action; to speak and write effectively; to establish and maintain coop-
erative working relationships with subordinates and associates; to work
with little supervision, and organize and supervise the work of other
police personnel when necessary; to deal with public tactfully; to obtain
appropriate information through effective interview and interrogation; and
to research data and formulate reliable conclusions.
Training and Experience
Graduation from high school or equivalent and satisfactory completion of
24 college semester units, as well as 2 years experience as a Police
Officer for the City of West Covina.
Note: Employees returning from military leave, leave of absence, or
reinstatement after voluntary resignation are eligible to participate
in this exam even though they may not have achieved permanent status
as long as they satisfy all other requirements.
Valid California Operator's License
P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate
American Red Cross First Aid Card
American Heart Association C.P.R. (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Card)