Police Officer Lateral

Police Officer

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• Sign on Bonus – $15,000
• Relocation Assistance Reimbursement
• 40 hours of vacation available for immediate use

• City pays the entire employee share of their health plan contribution

• Graduated from a California P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Academy and completed a probationary period with at least one year of service in a California Governmental Law Enforcement Agency;
• If employed most recently in another state, no longer than a 60‑day break in service; and
• Ability to provide a copy of their California P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certificate that does not expire within six months of application.

Experienced peace officers who meet these qualifications may apply now. Any questions regarding whether you meet these qualifications may be directed to the Stockton Police Department at SPDRecruiting.

Specific information regarding how to submit required information and documentation is available in the supplemental questionnaire portion of the application.

BARGAINING UNIT:
Stockton Police Officers' Association (SPOA)

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:
Classified

NOTE:

Lateral Entry Police Officers are placed on an unranked eligibility list. Salary upon appointment will be assigned based upon qualifications.

Veteran's Preference Points will not be awarded for this position.

• Patrol assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations, and deter crime by providing high visibility.
• Respond to suspicious activities and answer emergency calls for service.
• Enforce state, local, and federal laws and ordinances; issue verbal warnings and citations; pursue and apprehend suspects and request assistance as required.
• Investigate juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
• Coordinate crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence.
• Restore order, protect life and property, and maintain the peace at public gatherings and in conflict situations.
• Prepare and document cases, complete reports and records, and maintain other logs and records.
• Investigate traffic accidents and provide traffic and crowd control as necessary; participate in special details and assignments, including K‑9 and related activities; may serve as a field training officer.
• Retrieve, identify, and return found property and/or evidence to owners.
• Provide emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and request additional response.
• Provide information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.

• Successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. approved Peace Officer Academy.
• Graduation from a United States high school or possession of a G.E.D.

• One year of experience as a law enforcement officer in California and possession of a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
• Must have satisfactorily completed a probationary period for a Peace Officer classification performing the full range of duties, including patrol, with a California governmental law enforcement agency.

• Must possess a valid California Driver's License.
• Must meet physical, psychological, and background standards, which include polygraph testing and California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
• Vision requirements are 20/20 for far visual acuity, either corrected or uncorrected. Corrected vision must not be worse than 20/100 uncorrected in each eye separately. For laser surgery, one-year minimum elapsed time between surgery and qualifying examination. Color blindness will be cause for rejection.
• Hearing capabilities must be within normal range – 5/5.
• The City requires employees in a public safety classification to respond to emergencies at all times and maintain a primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall. New employees have up to three months from hire date to comply.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required California P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Certification and…