Patrol Officer -16th Lateral Class (out of state applicants only)

About the role

Lateral Police Officer candidates are experienced full-time police officers currently employed by other municipal, county, or state agencies, as a law enforcement officer assigned to patrol responsibilities. Candidates will have a current and up-to-date Law Enforcement Training Academy Certification issued from the State where the candidate currently utilizes Law Enforcement powers. (Please see Qualifications below for additional description and criteria). Lateral Candidates are required to be in good standing with their current agency.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area in vehicle and on foot
• Maintains high patrol visibility to assist in crime prevention
• Actively performs routine beat patrol, concentrating on high incident areas, to detect possible criminal activities or needs for service
• Regularly checks businesses and residential areas
• Monitors radio broadcasts by Communications and other officers to ensure awareness of activities in