Police Officer

THIS POSTING IS TO CREATE AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR POLICE OFFICERS.

$5,000 Signing Bonus

There is a 4% COLA that will be effective the first full pay period of July 2024, and 2025. Sworn staff have the option of contributing the unused health insurance balance to a 457 or taxable cash of unused balance (up to $670/month).

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Recruitment Incentives for Sworn Classifications

* Local Housing Assistance for Sworn Staff

* This is a limited funding benefit

About Lathrop

Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205 and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop.

Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore. Lathrop’s population as of January 1, 2023, reported by the State of California Department of Finance, is 35,080 which represents an 11.1% growth from 2022. Additionally, the City of Lathrop made headlines in 2021
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2022
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as one of Northern California’s fastest-growing communities. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.

For information related to Lathrop Economic Development and business growth, you can view the Economic Development News & Updates page

The City of Lathrop Police Department was established in June 2022. The Department consists of the Chief of Police, 2 Captains (Operations and Support Divisions), 2 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, and 32 Police Officers. The Department is supported by a team of Community Service Officers, Records Unit, Property and Evidence Unit, as well as administrative and budget support staff. Dispatch services are contracted with the City of Ripon.

For information regarding the recent transition to the Police Department and the Department Divisions, please view the following links:

Lathrop Police Department Transition Page

Police Operations Division

Police Support Division

Police Officer

The City is looking for experienced Police Officers to fill a current vacancy. Newly hired Police Officers will be enthusiastic and compassionate individuals committed to community policing and dedicated to addressing the needs of the community. Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; patrols an assigned area to ensure the enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws;

performs investigative work; and performs additional related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

A successful Police Officer candidate will be an enthusiastic and compassionate individual dedicated to addressing the needs of the community for which they serve. Other key characteristics of an ideal candidate will include the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics:

• A strong desire and willingness to learn and grow as a Police Officer
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to make sound decisions
• Emotional intelligence
• The ability to establish rapport and trust with community members, other Police Officers, command staff, and civilian staff
• Cultural sensitivity
• A common-sense approach when approaching unique situations
• Situational awareness

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be graduation from high school or equivalent and successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Academy. College-level coursework and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field are highly desirable.

Additional Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age; must successfully complete a comprehensive P.O.S.T. background…