Police Officer - Lateral (2026

PLEASE NOTE:

Do not apply to this position if you are not a current or previous Law Enforcement Officer.

This is not a Police Recruit position.

For more information on the Carlsbad Police Department, :

If you are an out of state lateral, you must obtain a POST waiver prior to your hire date.

Please follow the link below for more information or to apply for a POST waiver:

Out of state and Northern California applicants are eligible to interview virtually, which is the first step in the recruitment process (contingent on qualifications/experience).

Under general supervision, this position will perform law enfor

Ability to:

• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
• Use and care for firearms.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations/people accurately.
• Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the city.