Lateral Police Officer

About the role

To apply for the position of Lateral Police Officer, candidates must possess a California Basic POST Certificate. Candidates who are bilingual, have a military background, or experience working with diverse populations, and/or involvement in community initiatives are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the City in a radio-equipped car
• Answers calls for the protection of life and property
• Enforces all applicable laws
• Patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a patrol vehicle
• Responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies
• Observes, monitors, and controls routing and unusual traffic conditions
• Assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws
• Makes arrests as necessary
• Interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses
• Interrogates suspects
• Gathers and preserves evidence
• Testsifies and presents evidence in court
• Conducts basic preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, deaths or other criminal incidents
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses
• Prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed
• Checks buildings for physical security
• Serves warrants and subpoenas
• Requests and retrieves information involving arrests and subpoenas
• Filings complaints and performs the work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints
• Seraches, fingerprints, and transports prisoners
• Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public
• Participates in crime prevention programs and activities
• Assists with the service of warrants within the department and with outside agencies
• Keeps up to date on laws and procedures for processing warrants
• Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes
• Performs some identification duties such as collect, file, and oversees the maintenance of certain evidence, photographs, fingerprints
• Provides training and advises other officers in this area

Requirements

• Twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• Lateral Entry: One (1) year experience in a municipal or general law enforcement agency
• License: Possession of a valid California driver's license
• Lateral Entry: Proof of possession of a California Basic POST Certificate
• Entry level: Completion of POST Basic Academy

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills

Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing law enforcement activities

Benefits

Includes the following as lateral candidates can now bring their sworn years of service to count towards vacation accrual rate and longevity years of services, the posted top step lateral salary includes:

• Base pay: $10,155 top step
• Education Incentive: 6.75% (4.25% for a Bachelor's Degree and 2.5% for a Masters Degree for a total of 6.75%)
• Longevity pay: 10% (5% for 10 years of Sworn POST service, 7.5% at 12 years of sworn POST service, and 10% at 15 years of Sworn POST service)
• POST Certificates: 9.85% (4.85% for Intermediate POST certificate & 5% for an Advanced POST certificate)
• Fitness incentive - $27.50 Per pay period
• Career Enhancement/Wellness Reimbursement - $1000 Annually
• 80 hours of paid time off at the time of hire

Pay

Monthly Amount Displayed Includes The Following As lateral candidates can now bring their sworn years of service to count towards vacation accrual rate and longevity years of services, the posted top step lateral salary includes:

• Base pay: $10,155 top step
• Education Incentive: 6.75% (4.25% for a Bachelor's Degree and 2.5% for a Masters Degree for a total of 6.75%)
• Longevity pay: 10% (5% for 10 years of Sworn POST service, 7.5% at 12 years of sworn POST service, and 10% at 15 years of Sworn POST service)
• POST Certificates: 9.85% (4.85% for Intermediate POST certificate & 5% for an Advanced POST certificate)
• Fitness incentive - $27.50 Per pay period
• Career Enhancement/Wellness Reimbursement - $1000 Annually

Schedule

Work in an emergency peace control environment; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to dangerous persons, firearms, bodily fluids, and noise; running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and lifting; work in inclement weather conditions.

Physical Abilities Examination

Prior to appointment, candidates must receive a passing score on the West Sacramento Police Department Physical Agility Test or submit an equivalent passing score.

Definition

Under direction of a Police Sergeant, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; enforces traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides assistance and support to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

Application Process

Candidates are encouraged to apply on-line using the Government Jobs web site and visiting the City of West Sacramento's employment page. The Governmentjobs.com application is considered an official City application. Be sure to submit all required documents.

Application and Examination Process

• An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety, and must include:
• POST Basic certificate or higher;
• A resume.

Police Officer's Association (Sworn) Benefit Summary

• To be considered for the position, all candidates are required to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume.
• Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill these positions.
• The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "education" and "work experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process.
• A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire.
• Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation.