Police Officer – POST Grad or Lateral Transfer

Description The City of Atascadero is now accepting applications for a
POLICE OFFICER – POST GRAD OR LATERAL TRANSFER.
If you are passionate about law enforcement and seeking a dynamic and supportive environment to further your career, we encourage you to apply.
Join us in shaping the future of policing in Atascadero.

THE CITY:
The Atascadero Police Department serves the City of Atascadero, which is a small, beautiful California central coast community located in San Luis Obispo County. We have a population of 30,000 residing in an area just under 27 square miles. Our community is a great place to live, work and raise a family! We are situated along Highway 101, halfway between the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

The community is located in the Paso Robles wine region and is a short 20-minute drive to the beach and Highway 1. We are within a three-hour drive to Yosemite National Park and two hours to Monterey or Carmel. For those that enjoy the outdoors, we are close to four local lakes, a national forest and endless hiking and biking trails.

Become a member of an organization consisting of hardworking individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact through public service. The organizational environment encourages collaboration and productivity and is fostered by engaged management, all working for the betterment of the community.

Welcome to the Atascadero – where modern-day policing meets a distinctive and rewarding employee culture. Aspiring law enforcement officers will find an exceptional environment that prioritizes cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment, reflecting our commitment to providing our officers with the best tools for effective and efficient  addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive health coverage, our department takes pride in offering an extensive employee wellness program.

This program is carefully crafted to enhance the physical and mental well-being of our team members. It encompasses access to fitness resources, mental health support, wellness workshops, and various initiatives designed to foster a healthy work-life balance. We firmly believe in investing in the overall wellness of our employees, creating a positive and thriving workplace environment.

At the Atascadero Police Department, we adopt a proactive approach to crime reduction. This strategy involves leveraging predictive analytics, community policing, and early intervention techniques. Specifically tailored for individuals not yet certified as law enforcement officers, our open positions offer a unique opportunity. Selected candidates will undergo training at a POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified Law Enforcement Academy, ensuring they receive comprehensive and standardized training to meet the demanding requirements of the job.

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order, carries out special assignments related to departmental operations or law enforcement in general, participates in community oriented policing activities, performs related duties as required.
Examples of Duties The duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• On assigned, rotating shifts, patrols designated areas either in a vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot, enforces City, County, and State laws, conducts both preliminary and follow-up investigations, responds to calls for service, makes field contacts, completes forms, serves warrants and subpoenas, works traffic accident scenes, and performs other general police functions.
• Makes arrests as necessary, interviews victims, complainants and witnesses, interrogates suspects, gathers and preserves evidence, receives, searches and books prisoners, fingerprints and transports prisoners, testifies and presents evidence in…