Police Officer; Lateral

Position: Police Officer (Lateral)

THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Hemet is accepting continuous applications for Police Officer-Lateral (experienced). Apply immediately for consideration!

** 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) EFFECTIVE JULY 2025**

The City of Hemet seeks highly motivated, community-oriented Police Officer Laterals to fill current and anticipated vacancies. Ideal candidates should apply community policing concepts while maintaining effective enforcement.

Note: “Lateral” is defined as current employment with a POST-recognized law enforcement agency as a peace officer; or previous employment with such an agency with a break-in-service not exceeding three (3) years. Candidates with a break of more than three (3) years must have completed a POST Requalification course prior to application. Out-of-state applicants must have achieved a California POST Basic Course Waiver.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Join a progressive and professional police department making a direct community impact. The Hemet Police Department emphasizes community policing, proactive law enforcement, crime prevention, and community involvement. Our community has supported its police department for over 100 years.

The department offers special assignments such as motorcycle officer, school resource officer, investigator, narcotics officer, field training officer, gang officer, canine handler, and SWAT. Patrol shifts are currently a mix of 3/12 and 4/10 schedules, with other non-traditional schedules available. Officers also participate in an assigned vehicle program. For complete details, .
TO APPLY:
Submit an online application by the deadline, ensuring:

• All required fields are completed
• A copy of one of the following is attached:
  Basic POST Certificate, POST Requalification, or California POST Basic Course Waiver

Note: Applications without the required certificates will not be considered.

Special Requirements:
Applicants must: (1) Possess a valid Class C California Driver License; (2) Pass a background check, polygraph, psychological evaluation, fingerprinting, and medical exam including drug screening.

Per Commission Regulation 1008, Police Officer-Lateral applicants with a break of employment of three or more years must have completed requalification prior to applying.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications but may be attached.

Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations should specify needs in writing with their application.

This bulletin does not constitute a contract and provisions may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City reserves the right to review applications and invite only the most qualified candidates to participate in the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr