Police Officer​/Lateral

Description

$10,000 Bonus Incentive

Positions hired in the Police Officer Recruit & Police Officer Lateral class may be eligible for up to a $10,000 bonus incentive.

Police Officer Recruit

$42.39- $51.53 Hourly
$7,348.00 - $8,931.00 Monthly
$88,176.00 - $ Annually

Police Officer Lateral

$50.89 - $61.86 Hourly
$8,821.00 - $10,722.00 Monthly
$ - $ Annually

The City offers premium pay, special assignment pay, and professional development incentive pay.

Please visit our website for additional information at:

* Bargaining Units – Clovis Police Officers Association MOU

* Salary Schedules – Clovis Police Officers Association Salary Schedule

Please visit our website for information on our Police Academy Prep Program at:

Under general supervision, on a regular or assigned shift, to perform general police work in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; work closely with the community to preserve the peace and promote public safety; perform traffic enforcement and control; carry out special assignments in specialized phases of police work; and to perform related work as required.

Police Officer Recruit

This class represents the sworn entry-level police officer with minimal to no prior police officer experience. Incumbents train and prepare with a field training officer for the police effort to maintain law and order. Incumbents generally drive a police vehicle in carrying out duties, may be assigned to special details as necessary, and may be called upon to establish order in extreme conditions and in conditions of emergency.

Police Officer Lateral

This class is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit by the required Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certificate and possession of two (2) years of work experience as a Peace Officer. Incumbents generally drive a police vehicle in carrying out duties, may be assigned to special details as necessary, and may be called upon to establish order in extreme conditions and in conditions of emergency.

On a regular or assigned shift, patrol assigned areas by car, foot, or motorcycle; respond to calls for the protection of life and property; conduct initial and follow-up investigations; work closely with the community and other City departments within legal and department mission standards to promote community policing, pursue public safety, preserve the peace, address crime, improve police–community relations, and participate in community policing efforts and problem‑solving projects;

communicate with merchants regarding potential problems in the area; educate citizens of the laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes; perform public outreach and support the principles of community‑oriented policing; organize and/or participate in community and sponsored events, public education programs, and attend and participate in community‑based programs and meetings; develop, enforce, control and direct traffic when appropriate; conduct traffic stops when drivers are operating vehicles in violation of the law;

warn drivers against illegal practices, make arrests, testify in court in connection with the prosecution of offenders, serve warrants and subpoenas; administer first aid in emergency situations; answer complaints related to civil disturbances, obnoxious animals, health code, and local ordinance violations; investigate suspicious circumstances, perform property security checks, take custody of lost and found property; perform crowd control, parade, or riot work;

take crime prevention measures and assist in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency; book arrestees in jail and assist in their custody, care, and welfare; transport arrestees; receive telephone calls and dispatch emergency vehicles and personnel according to department policy and standard procedures; provide superior protection and service, and furnish information and directions to the public; attend briefings and read briefing materials;

submit complete written reports of assigned cases; participate in training courses and programs; operate two‑way radio, recorders, firearms, and equipment common to law…