Police Officer

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Full Time 5100 Series - Police Lancaster, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $51.89 To $66.23 Hourly

• Position: Police Officer
• Department: Lancaster Police Department
• Hourly Wage: $51.89 - $66.23
• Classification: Full-Time
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• EEO Category: (9) Service Worker

The Police Officer will play a critical role in maintaining public safety through extensive community engagement and partnering with other civil service entities and community-based organizations to solve problems and enforce laws and ordinances; protect life and property; issue citations, make arrests, prepare reports; meet with community members; work in a team environment; and provide information to the public and departmental units.

Under the supervision of a Sergeant, work assignments and schedules that may vary depending on the needs of the community and department.

A Police Officer is responsible for enforcing all the laws and ordinances within the jurisdiction of the Police Department. When engaged in enforcement activity, a Police Officer may work alone or as a team member. Assignments/duties may be assigned based on various factors, including but not limited to, addressing quality of life issues, enforcing penal and vehicle code laws and investigating / preventing crime.

Officers may also independently initiate actions based on these other factors related to public safety. Often the work is performed under hazardous conditions without direct supervision, decisions affecting life and property are often made under stress. The duties of a Police Officer require considerable community engagement meant to foster partnerships and support. As a result, employees of this class must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, including being caring, fair, unbiased, and sensitive when dealing with people of diverse backgrounds.

Receives supervision from a Lancaster Police Sergeant or a higher-ranking sworn officer. May provide technical guidance to non-sworn personnel.

Candidates will undergo a comprehensive selection process, which includes the following steps:

• National Testing Network (NTN) Examination: Applicants must complete testing through the National Testing Network. Please click the link below to register and take the exam. Candidates who do not complete the NTN exam will not be considered.
• Oral Interview(s): Candidates will participate in interview(s) to assess qualifications and overall suitability for the position.
• Physical Ability Test (PAT): Candidates must successfully complete a physical ability assessment to demonstrate required fitness levels.
• Background Investigation: A thorough background investigation will be conducted by a designated investigator.
• Polygraph Examination: Candidates may be required to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Psychological Evaluation: A psychological assessment will be conducted to evaluate mental and emotional fitness for duty.
• Medical Examination: A medical evaluation will be required to confirm the candidate’s ability to perform essential job functions.

• Enforce federal, state, and local laws with a focus on maintaining public safety and preventing crime.
• Regularly patrolling neighborhoods and public areas to deter and detect criminal activity.
• Responding to requests for police services related to crime and quality of life issues.
• Conduct investigations into criminal activity.
• Identifying and apprehending individuals suspected of committing crimes while following legal procedures to ensure their rights are respected.
• Documenting incidents, investigations, and activities accurately in reports, which are essential for legal proceedings.
• Enforcing traffic laws to ensure road safety.
• Working together with other first responder agencies and community services in joint efforts aimed at improving public safety.
• Appearing in court to testify in criminal, traffic and civil cases, presenting evidence, and explaining…