Police Officer; Lateral/Pre-Trained
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Government
Police Officer
Overview
The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking dedicated, community-oriented individuals to join our Police Department as full-time Police Officers. This is an exciting opportunity to serve in a dynamic, mountain resort community where public safety and community engagement are top priorities. Our officers play a critical role in protecting life and property, preventing crime, and building trust through strong community partnerships.
We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in one of California’s most scenic and vibrant environments. If you are committed to integrity, service, and excellence, we invite you to apply and be a part of our team.
The first review of applications will take place on October 9, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are received thereafter.
Incentives- POST Certificate (Int/Adv) to a max of 5%
- Degree pay to a max of 7%
- Longevity up to 10%
- Detective Pay 5%
- ICI Certificate 5%
- Patrol works a compressed work week of 3/12
- CalPERS varies with Classic or PEPRA member
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Tuition reimbursement
For additional information on benefits and compensation, please refer to the Police Officers’ Association MOU.
The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity. To continue to provide the best service to our community, we are looking for candidates who are compassionate, professional, accountable, and possess a passion for Public Service. Candidates who are fluent in Spanish are highly desired.
Copies of the following applicable required documents must be attached online to your online application before submission of your online application (failure to attach applicable required listed documents will result in disqualification):
Minimum qualifications for current openings include the following-
Education and Experience GuidelinesEducation/Training/Experience/P.O.S.T.:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
UNTRAINED - Persons selected from this group will be appointed as a Police Trainee. Upon satisfactory completion of a P.O.S.T. required Police Basic Course, the police trainee will be appointed to the position of Police Officer while on probation for 18 months.
PRE-TRAINED - Successful completion and graduation from a P.O.S.T. certified Basic Course or be deemed by P.O.S.T. to have satisfactorily completed a California P.O.S.T. equivalent training course and must be appointed as a peace officer within three (3) years from the completion date of the basic course. Should the applicant have a three (3) year or longer break from the basic course completion date, the applicant must successfully complete the basic course waiver process as defined by P.O.S.T.
LATERAL - Current or previous employment within the past three (3) years as a full-time California peace officer and satisfactory completion of P.O.S.T. Basic Course requirements.
Should the applicant have a three (3) year or longer employment break as a California peace officer, the applicant must successfully complete the basic course waiver process as defined by P.O.S.T.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid California or Nevada driver s license.
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Standard office setting with some travel to various locations to attend meetings or respond to emergency scenes, disasters, or…
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