Police Officer Lateral

salary : $92,035.46 - $ annually

location : covina, ca

job type: full-time

job number:

department: police department

opening date: 01/12/2026

applicants must be currently employed as a sworn police officer and submit a post basic certificate in order to qualify. Applicants not meeting these requirements will be rejected.

• $10,000 paid upon completion of the fifth full pay period
• $10,000 paid upon successful completion of field training program
• $10,000 paid upon successful completion of probationary period

under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required.

• patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle or bicycle; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses; answers complaints including domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations; performs surveillance activities; conducts chemical, drug and alcohol testing; investigates suspicious circumstances.
• enforces traffic laws; conducts complete accident investigations; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control, special event or riot duties; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; counsels and educates the community; administers first aid in cases of emergency; transports, books and is responsible for the care and custody of detained persons.
• trains and assists less experienced personnel as assigned; may serve as a field training officer or in a variety of special program areas including schools liaison, k-9 programs, motorcycle traffic patrol, or other specialized areas of assignment.
• may serve as a detective; coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigation of crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming and narcotics violations; performs undercover and surveillance activities; conducts registration and tracking of sex offenders; collects, preserves and maintains evidence and property.
• obtains and processes evidence; takes written statements; prepares required reports and maintains investigative records; serves warrants and subpoenas; testifies effectively in court proceedings; provides information and referrals in non-criminal situations; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies as warranted.
• responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.
• establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, city management and staff, and the public.

• education and/or experience: any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a police officer. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be 21 years of age by the time of sworn appointment. Successful completion of some college coursework in criminology, police sciences or a related field is desirable.
  
  Applicants must be currently employed as a sworn police officer and submit a post basic certificate in order to qualify.
• license/certificate: possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class c california driver's license, and possession of a basic certificate from p.o.s.t. Must be a u.s. Citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for u.s. Citizenship.
• knowledge of: operations and standard operating procedures of a police department; principles of crime prevention and suppression; modern law enforcement methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control and investigation; basic principles of law enforcement information systems; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; basic principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments;
  
  standard office procedures, practices and equipment; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper english, spelling and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• ability to: gather, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence and reach sound conclusions; act quickly and calmly in emergency situations; enforce traffic laws; interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and regulations; read, interpret and record data accurately; organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments; work…