Police Officer Lateral

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The City of Redondo Beach Police Department is looking for dedicated Police Officers to serve our seaside community. Police Officers are vital members of the Redondo Beach team, contributing to the success of the Community and the Department.

As of January 1, 2023, we are offering a $10,000 hiring bonus to Lateral Police Officers!

The bonus is subject to the terms of the MOU. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

Visit our Police Department Recruitment website for more information. For detailed salary and benefit information, please visit  to review the current Police Officers Association MOU.

This post is for Lateral applicants only. This is a continuous recruitment and may close without notice. Prompt application is highly encouraged.

• Patrols assigned areas of the City in a vehicle and responds to routine and emergency calls for service on foot or other means to protect life and preserve law and order.
• Performs duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances and initiates appropriate law enforcement action; interprets and applies laws, regulations, policies, procedures and precedents firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially to achieve successful results in support of the Department's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department; attends Commission, community and department meetings and represents the Department and City as assigned; makes presentations and speaks at public events. Performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.
• Works irregular hours including days, evenings, nights and overtime including weekends and holidays; must be available for call-back and automatic return to work with a reasonable response time during off-duty hours for major emergencies, disasters, critical incidents and as otherwise required.
• Demonstrates an extensive knowledge of the City's geography.
• Practices law enforcement procedures and techniques effectively including standard broadcasting procedures for the police radio system.
• Operates computers and uses a variety of law enforcement and common office software including word processing, geographic information systems, law enforcement databases, and specialized law enforcement programs.
• Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances; observes and accurately recalls places, names, faces vehicles, and incidents.
• Interviews, interrogates and records statements from victims, witnesses and suspects as a preliminary investigation of criminal, civil, nuisance and quality of life incidents; identifies relevant facts; prepares written reports that are accurate, comprehensive and written with correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Reacts quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency situations.
• Responds to major incidents reported to the Police Department; comprehends and uses the Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management System (ICS/SEMS) protocol; assumes the role as Incident Commander until relieved by a higher authority or other role as needed for the situation; ensures the safety of responders and others, the achievement of tactical objectives and the efficient use of resources.
• Applies laws, court decisions, Department and City policies, criminal investigation theories, etc. to collect, organize and analyze information and determine a reasonable course of action.
• Understands and follows oral and written directions; relates positively to supervisors, peers and the public; enforces laws that may conflict with personal values.
• Assists the public by responding to inquires, making referrals to community resources; provides public education and training in crime prevention, traffic safety, and other laws as necessary.
• Apprehends criminals, makes arrests, and collects and preserves evidence at crime scenes; serves warrants and subpoenas.
• Cooperates with other law enforcement agencies to investigate crime and apprehend criminals.
• Performs first aid, CPR and operates AED devices.
• Enforces traffic laws and issues citations; conducts tests for intoxicated drivers; directs traffic and investigates collisions.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testimony; responds to mandatory court appearances during irregular hours.
• Attends training assignments and maintains proficiency in the perishable skills of the safe operation of vehicles, proficient use of firearms and other weapons, weaponless defense and arrest and control…