The K-9 Unit responds to incidents involving tracking and locating individuals eluding capture and provides officer protection. It also is used for detection of narcotics. The K-9 unit is called upon in many types of situations, some due to the danger agents would be exposed to and others because of K-9’s unique and often superior senses. Before ever being used in the field, the team of handlers and K-9s undergo extensive training. Training continues on a regular basis for as long as they are a part of the K-9 unit.
The Community Action Team (CAT) implements innovative community crime prevention, community resource referrals and takes enforcement action. The team is responsible for working with the homeless, those with mental illness conditions and verifying sex offender compliance. CAT develops proactive crime prevention strategies based on crime data, type, geographic area and community concerns through programs which include:
They participate in community presentations, including the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, Hotel/Motel Interdiction and handle general quality-of-life service requests.
Community Service Officers (CSOs) are non-sworn, do not require a four-year degree and can start as young as 18 years old. This role supports various operations within the Sheriff Department while working within our Patrol Division. CSOs perform a range of administrative, technical and/or clerical support functions, including crime scene investigation, traffic crash investigations and parking enforcement and much more. CSOs develop a rapport with citizens, demonstrate problem-solving ability, and display a positive relationship with citizens, as well as other employees throughout the department and the city. This role can be a great building block toward other opportunities in the law enforcement field, or a stand-alone career.
The Investigation Division is primarily responsible for conducting follow-up criminal investigations; collecting, preserving and analyzing physical evidence; arresting suspects; filing criminal cases; and assisting with the prosecution of those cases. Detectives can specialize in:
School resource officers (SROs) are assigned to the middle and high schools and are a resource to staff and students. In addition to their regular police duties, resource officers give presentations, investigate crimes on and off campus and provide avenues of support. School resource officers build positive relationships with students that benefit the schools and our community. SROs also have rewarding opportunities to influence and help students reach their potential.
The Special Enforcement Team (SET) is responsible for tracking and suppression activities along with proactive police contacts with gang members. The team provides directed enforcement intended to impact the most pressing criminal activity, locations, offenders, patterns, graffiti and trends of gang activity. SET will respond, handle and investigate a variety of gang-related crimes, career criminals, warrant arrests and graffiti.
The Point Russell Traffic Team is dedicated to motorist and pedestrian safety. This is done through statistic-driven enforcement, special events, and tips and requests from our community. While all patrol agents are responsible for traffic safety in the City, the Traffic Team is focused on this single goal. Traffic detectives are responsible for investigating hit and run traffic collisions while the Traffic Team is involved in numerous enforcement and special city events such as marathons and enforcement campaigns.
An Animal Control Officer (ACO) for the Point Russell Sheriff Department will investigate violations, apprehend animals, interact frequently with citizens and provide information and assistance on a variety of animal-related issues. The ACO’s duties include writing investigative reports, mediation of complaints, education of citizens, issuing summonses, case preparation and testimony in court. Potential candidates should be able to maintain professionalism while dealing with the public in adverse and volatile situations and be adept at mediating disputes.
Experience in law enforcement, animal handling and a bachelor’s degree are highly desirable. Applicants will need to be comfortable working nights, weekends and holidays as well as being on-call.