Police Officer​/Police Officer Lateral

This listing is for LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS

Sometimes the grass is greener! Come join the best, and earn up to $160,000 a year! We are a full service agency, offering a variety of specialized assignments – from narcotics, to helicopter pilot, to K9 handler – we have it all. Nearly 60% of our sworn personnel work in specialized units! We also recognize your service time – meaning you could potentially earn longevity pay from the day you’re hired.

With an expedited hiring process for laterals (we waive the written and PAT!) and monthly testing, you could be just a couple of months away from joining our team.

Come experience what it’s like to partner with a community that supports its Police Department. From good equipment, to paid bonding leave for childbirth and adoptions, to working for a professional and highly regarded agency in the law enforcement community – this truly is a great place to work. Small enough to feel like family, big enough to pursue your dreams.

We have the following specialized assignments: FTO, School Resource Officer, Narcotics, Financial Crimes, Burglary/Auto Theft, Sex Crimes/Assaults, Robbery/Homicide, Fugitive Apprehension, Motors, Traffic Investigations, Homeless Outreach, Mental Health Team, Background Investigations, Organized Crime, Downtown Policing Unit, Community Policing, K9, Air Support.

We also have the following auxiliary assignments: SWAT, Crisis Negotiations, Drone Pilot, Defensive Tactics, EVOC instructor, Range Staff, EMT, DRE, and more!

This figure includes incentive pays, e.g., administrative assignment pay, longevity pay, and educational (POST certificate) pay.

Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.

Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid. Provides information and assistance to the public. Emphasizes a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving.

Administers first aid to injured persons. Interviews, interrogates and records statements from witnesses, suspects and victims. Identifies relevant facts and prepares written reports on incidents and cases assigned.

Apprehend suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically subduing suspects, utilizing self‑defense and arrest control techniques, and utilizing firearms under appropriate conditions.

Enforces traffic laws, directs traffic, issues citations and warnings. Investigates accidents and accident scenes.

Investigates matters involving juveniles, reports of child neglect and juvenile delinquency. Refers juveniles to the appropriate authorities.

Serves subpoenas, serves warrants, testifies in court, marks and stores evidence, apprehends suspects, makes arrests as prescribed by law, and confers with City/District Attorney’s Office to provide information for case preparation.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Currently employed and in good standing with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a police officer.

Graduation from high school or attainment of a State Board of Education issued certificate of proficiency, or attainment of a GED certificate, CHSPE certificate, HiSET certificate, or CPP certificate. Graduation from an accredited California POST Law Enforcement Academy.

Valid Class C California driver’s license.

Knowledge of and skill in:
Exceptional customer service practices.

Skill in:
Making independent judgments and decisions based upon standard policy or procedure.

Ability to:
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors. Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct. Deal calmly with angry, upset, and frightened people. Develop necessary skills from on‑the‑job training and meet the standards of performance for the classification by the end of the…