Police Officer; Lateral or Academy Graduate
Job in
Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo County, California, 93421, USA
Listing for:
City of Arroyo Grande
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Police Officer, Legal Counsel, Lawyer
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Government
Police Officer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 USD Monthly
USD
10000.00
MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Police Officer (Lateral) or Academy Graduate
Must have prior police experience or a completed police academy program with a P.O.S.T. certificate.
To deliver and support police services in law enforcement, crime prevention, investigation, patrol, traffic regulation programs and related law enforcement activities by performing a variety of duties as needed and directed.
Attraction Benefits
- $10,000 Signing Incentive
- $5,000 paid upon hire
- $2,500 paid upon successful completion of Field Training Officer Program
- $2,500 paid upon successful completion of 12-month Probationary Period
- 40 hours of vacation loaded upon completion of Field Training Officer Program
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives general supervision from higher level law enforcement staff.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Patrol the City in a motor vehicle, on a bicycle, or on foot to respond to calls for police service and to preserve law and order; enforce federal, state and local laws and ordinances and traffic regulations.Make arrests for crimes and offenses; perform booking procedures for prisoners.Conduct appropriate and complete preliminary investigations of criminal activity including contacting and interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects and identifying, collecting and booking evidence.Conduct appropriate and complete investigations of traffic accidents.Conduct appropriate and complete follow-up investigations as directed.Plan, write and execute arrest and search warrants.Search individuals, vehicles, structures, and land areas for evidence and contraband in conjunction with investigations or as directed.Conduct searches for lost or missing persons.Perform emergency first aid as reasonable and appropriate.Prepare clear, concise and correct written reports using the Police Department's computerized records management system with minimal errors as necessary or directed in a timely manner and in compliance with legal and Police Department standards.Appear in juvenile, criminal and civil courts and Department of Motor Vehicle hearings as directed by a supervisor and/or a subpoena to present evidence and testify.Maintain and operate specialized police equipment necessary for the conduct of police services.Remain consistently knowledgeable in current trends in criminal activity and contemporary law enforcement techniques.If so assigned, perform the specific duties and responsibilities of a specialized assignment, e.g. Detective, Field Training Officer (FTO), K‑9 handler or School Resource Officer, as delineated in the assignment description.As assigned, plan and deliver presentations to civic and community groups and individuals concerning law enforcement issues including but not limited to crime prevention, illegal narcotics, and driving under the influence.Participate in training exercises and classes as directed.Perform related duties and responsibilities as required by the Police Chief, Police Commander, Police Sergeant and/or Senior Police Officer to meet the needs of the Police Department and the community.Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with appropriate federal, state, county, City laws and ordinances and City personnel rules without bias, favoritism, or prejudice.Responsible for self‑compliance with regulations, policies and procedures.Accept responsibility and exercise reasonably appropriate discretion in matters not specifically defined or described in the Police Department regulations, policies, procedures and job description.Consistently demonstrate exemplary courtesy, initiative, diligence, truthfulness, attention to duty, and observance of proper personal discipline in accordance with Police Department standards.Knowledge of
Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive municipal law enforcement program.Contemporary law enforcement tactics, procedures and practices including but not limited to community oriented and problem solving policing and their application to a wide variety of services and community and social problems; patrol, crime prevention, traffic regulation and investigation.Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure.Collection and…
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