Lateral Police Officer

Join a progressive law enforcement family!

The Pomona Police Department is recruiting current peace officers with a law enforcement agency or recent academy graduates. Following an orientation and five-phase training program, officers will perform general police duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

The Pomona Police Department offers a challenging career for individuals dedicated to serving and protecting the community.

Pomona is the 5th largest city in Los Angeles County. Throughout their career, a police officer may have the opportunity to work patrol, investigations, traffic, multi agency task forces, canine, aviation, and a variety of other teams/assignments. Pomona has its own Type 1 jail facility (staffed by non-sworn jailers) and its own firing range. Due to recent and anticipated retirements, the department has several vacancies, making this an excellent time to lateral over to the Pomona PD family.

The City of Pomona is proud to announce competitive wages and general salary increases for the next three years:
4% increase to the range effective 10/1/2025
5% increase to the range effective 10/1/2026

THE DEPARTMENT
The Pomona Police Department has a complement of 169 sworn personnel positions and 112 professional (non-sworn) positions, operating out of a centrally located facility adjacent to the Pomona Civic Center. The Department offers the community comprehensive and progressive police protection.

Pomona Police Officers perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Applicants must be a minimum of 20 1/2 years of age at time of applying.

Graduation from high school of GED equivalency.

Must possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

LATERAL APPLICANTS

OUT OF STATE LATERAL APPLICANTS
Must possess a valid state license of place of residency. Applicant must obtain California Class C driver's license after meeting residency requirements.

Out of State waiver issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training must be submitted with application.

Must be currently employed and in good standing with a law enforcement agency of the United States.

Knowledge of: Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques. Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence. Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory. First aid principles, practices and techniques.

Self defense tactics. Interviewing and interrogation techniques. Customer service needs and delivery. Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software. Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places. Use, maintain proficiency and properly care for firearms and other defensive weapons, including but not limited to side-arms, patrol rifle, shotgun, and less lethal weapons. Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct written reports. Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine and take emergency action.

Identify potential crime situations or traffic hazards and take preventive action. Meet the first aid requirement as prescribed by the State of California and to administer first aid. Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks. Meet the physical requirements established by the Department. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.

Check buildings for physical security.

Respond to general public service calls and complaints including domestic and public disturbances, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents.

Collect, process, photograph and present evidence, including but not limited to fingerprints, blood and related physical evidence.

Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; check speed with radar; issue warnings and citations.

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