Police Officer; Lateral

• Up to $10,000
• $5,000 upon new hire
• $5,000 upon successful completion of probation

$8,333.75 - $10,128.00 Monthly

Plus, eligible pay incentives

• $2,599 monthly benefit bank for health insurance

• 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Health Savings Plan

The Chino Police Department is seeking experienced, highly motivated, service-oriented sworn law enforcement professionals to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, and respect. As a Lateral Police Officer, you will join a department dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and providing exceptional public safety services to those who live, work, and play in the City of Chino.

Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the selection process, which includes attending a Physical Agility Test (PAT), an oral interview, a comprehensive police background investigation, and an administrative review.

The City Of Chino Offers a Competitive Salary And Generous Benefits Package.

Under general supervision, Police Officers perform a wide range of law enforcement duties and may have opportunities to rotate through specialized assignments within the Police Department based on departmental needs and experience.

• Build positive relationships with the public by providing assistance, answering questions, and supporting community policing efforts.
• Make presentations to a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention and public awareness. Serves as a liaison to community groups, schools, and neighborhood watch organizations.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, community members, and partner agencies while providing excellent customer service.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws; investigate incidents; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather and preserve evidence; and prepare reports and related documentation.
• Make arrests, serve warrants and subpoenas, conduct searches, gather and preserve evidence, transport prisoners, and testify in court.
• Participate in staff briefings, training, and professional development.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on assigned vehicles, firearms, and other department equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance and uphold the Department's and City's Core Values and Mission.

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, foot, or bicycle to prevent crime, protect life and property, and respond to calls for service.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws; investigate crimes, disturbances, and traffic collisions; and complete reports and related documentation.
• Make arrests, serve warrants and subpoenas, conduct searches, gather and preserve evidence, transport prisoners, and testify in court.
• Enforce traffic laws, investigate collisions, direct traffic, provide emergency medical assistance when needed, and assist motorists.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, firearms, and other department equipment, and participate in training and staff development.

• Conduct criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, gangs, juveniles, narcotics, and other criminal activity.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; collect and preserve evidence; prepare investigative reports; and testify in court.
• Coordinate with prosecutors and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to prepare cases for prosecution.
• Perform undercover operations and surveillance activities to identify suspects, gather intelligence, and support criminal investigations.

Any Combination Of Education And Experience That Provides The Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities To Perform The Essential Job Duties Of The Position Is Qualifying. A Typical Way To Obtain The Required Qualifications Would Be:

Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D (required), and successful completion of a California POST certified Basic Academy (required).

Experience:

One (1) year of current full-time experience as a Police Officer in a California public agency is highly desirable.

Licenses/Certifications:

Possession of a valid California POST Basic Certificate and possession of a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

Applicants must attach proof of a valid California POST Basic Certificate to their application at the time of…