Police Officer - Academy Graduate/Lateral

About the role

The position involves performing professional duties in a sworn capacity pursuant to California Penal Code 830.1, enforcing state and local laws and ordinances, identifying, deterring, and investigating crime, contributing to the positive welfare of the community, and performing related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Protects persons and property
• Enforces state and local laws and ordinances
• Identifies, deters, and investigates crime
• Contributes to the positive welfare of the community

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications include being a Police Academy Graduate, Lateral Police Officer, or meeting certain out-of-state criteria.
• Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Education: Possession of a U.S. high school diploma or GED.
• Certificates: California POST Basic Certificate.
• Licenses: Valid Class "C" California driver's license.
• Physical Condition/Vision: Good physical condition, vision must satisfy POST Medical Standards.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien eligible for citizenship.
• Felony: Record must be free from any felony convictions.

Qualifications

• For Academy Graduate applicants: Provide an Academy Certificate within the last three years with application.
• For Lateral Police Officer applicants: At least 1-year employment as a full-time paid Peace Officer with a POST approved California Law Enforcement agency, and a POST Requalification Certificate if applicable.
• Undergo a preliminary investigation of personal history and background.

Skills

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Benefits

• Insurance: Shared contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage.
• Retirement: Benefits provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Pay

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Schedule

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