Police Officer - Lateral

Job Summary

LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICER LATERALS!

This recruitment is for Lateral Police Officer transfers only. Candidates seeking consideration for the entry-level Trainee Police Officer will need to apply to the Police Officer Trainee recruitment.

Salary:
Up to $*

* The max salary reflects potential Advance POST Certificate (7.5%), Crisis Intervention Training (2%), Holiday in-lieu for City Observed Holidays (5.4%), and Specialty Assignments (5%).

Campbell Police Department invites applications for the Police Officer - Lateral position. Continue your career in law enforcement by joining the Campbell Police Department and make a difference in the Campbell community. We are looking for women and men from all backgrounds who would like to make an impact in the communities they serve. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. The core values are Service, Justice, and Fundamental Fairness.

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• Enforces Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances.
• Performs patrol duties in cars, on motorcycles or bicycles, and on foot as required.
• Enforces State and local traffic laws to regulate traffic and investigates accidents.
• Answers calls for service and the protection of life and property.
• Makes arrests as required and testifies in court.
• Performs crime prevention duties and community relations activities.
• Interfaces with all City departments to ensure the utmost service to the citizens of Campbell.
• Prepares reports.
• Services and maintains departmental equipment.
• May relieve or assist Records or Communications personnel.

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university. (College units must be completed at time of application)
• Completion of a POST approved basic academy.
• No experience required.

• Learn laws of arrest and pertinent local, State and Federal laws and reasonably interpret the technical concepts of law.
• Use and care for firearms.
• Remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places, and judge situations and persons accurately.
• Work on own initiative without exacting supervision.
• Learn to operate special equipment such as motorcycles and bicycles.
• Communicate utilizing standard police radio broadcasting procedures.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare complete and accurate reports.
• Establish and maintain effective public relations, and work cooperatively with others.

• Valid California Driver's License.
• POST Academy Graduation Certificate (Must maintain valid POST certification).
• Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States under Federal Law.
• Pre-employment: ability to pass drug and alcohol test; no convictions that could have led to incarceration in a federal penitentiary or state prison.
• Physical capacity to meet standards established by the City of Campbell.
• Weight in proportion to height.
• Must have at least 20/40 uncorrected vision accessed for both eyes together. Must meet POST physical standards.
• If military veteran, discharges other than honorable will be evaluated on an individual basis.
• Satisfactory results on appropriate written, medical, background and psychiatric examinations.

Upon date of hire and 18 months following the date of swearing in as a Police Officer.

Following initial screening of applications and supplemental questions, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Background Investigation and Polygraph Test:
An intensive background investigation will be conducted on each final candidate, and candidates will also be required to successfully pass a polygraph test, a psychological exam, and a medical exam. The results of the psychological exam are valid for one year.

Suitability for employment will be based on POST job dimensions such as problem-solving ability, learning ability, observation skills, willingness to confront problems, interest in people, interpersonal sensitivity, desire for self-improvement, dependability, integrity, credibility as a witness in a court of law, communication skills, judgment under pressure and physical ability.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Division.

The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.