Police Officer (Lateral)

About the role

The City of Hemet is seeking highly motivated, career and community-oriented Police Officer Laterals to fill current and anticipated vacancies in the department.

The ideal candidates should be able to apply the concepts of community-oriented policing, while maintaining an effective enforcement profile.

Note: “Lateral" is defined as current employment with a POST recognized law enforcement agency as a peace officer; or previous employment with a POST recognized law enforcement agency as a peace officer with a break-in-service not exceeding three (3) years. Candidates exceeding a break in service of more than three (3) years must have completed a POST Requalification course prior to time of application.

Responsibilities

• Apply the concepts of community-oriented policing
• Maintain an effective enforcement profile

Requirements

• Possess a valid Class C California Driver License
• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, fingerprinting, and a medical examination which will include a pre-employment drug screening
• Have a break of employment of three (3) years or more than three (3) years as a Peace Officer must have completed their re-qualifications course prior to time of application

Qualifications

• Complete all required fields on the application
• Attach a copy of one of the following: Basic POST Certificate, POST Requalification, or California POST Basic Course Waiver

Skills

To view the position’s complete details, please click here.

Benefits

• Retirement: The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Medical Coverage: The City contributes 100% of premium for employee only coverage on the City's Kaiser plans.
• Dental & Vision Coverage: The City pays 100% of the premium for dental & vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance: The City pays 100% of the premium for a term-life insurance policy of $50,000. The City pays 100% of the premium for long-term disability insurance.
• Educational Reimbursement: The City will provide up to $2,500 per calendar year, subject to terms set forth in the Hemet Police Officers Association MOU.
• Leave Accruals: Employees earn up to the following amounts of leave: 96 vacation hours per year within the first three years of service, 8 hours per month Sick Leave, 13 paid holidays per year.
• Bilingual Pay: The City will provide $255.00 per month for eligible assignments based on the City’s needs for bilingual skill and successful completion of a test.
• K-9 Officer Pay: assigned officers will receive seven (7) hours of overtime pay per pay period.
• Patrol/SRO: assigned officers will receive an additional 2% base salary increase.
• Field Training Officers: assigned officers will receive an additional 10% base salary increase.
• Mandatory Stand-by/On-call: assigned officers will receive $250 per pay period.
• Uniform Allowance: The City will provide a uniform allowance in the amount of $1,345 per year.
• Special Compensation: The City will provide 3% above base pay for officers presently holding a POST Intermediate Certificate or a Bachelor's degree. The City will provide an additional 5% above base pay for officers presently holding a POST Advanced Certification or a Master's degree. Maximum 8% combined incentive.

Pay

For further information, please refer to the Hemet Police Officers Association MOU.

Schedule

Patrol officers currently work mixed 3/12 and 4/10 shifts. Other non-traditional work schedules have been implemented by various bureaus within the department.

Additional Information

• Before you complete this form, please read all the questions carefully. By clicking here, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the qualifying process for this position.
• Do you possess a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate?
• Are you, or will you be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment?
• Do you possess a current valid California Driver License?
• Have you ever attended a California P.O.S.T Certified Police Academy?
• Are you currently employed as a sworn California Peace Officer?
• How many years do you have as a Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency?
• If you are an out-of-state applicant, have you successfully completed the "Basic Course Waiver Process" administered by California P.O.S.T?
• If you are a California applicant with a break in service, can you obtain a copy of your California P.O.S.T profile?
• Are you currently serving probation for any crime (misdemeanor or felony)?
• If your answer is "YES" to any of the following questions, you are not eligible for this position with the Hemet Police Department. Have you ever been CONVICTED of a felony?
• Have you ever been CONVICTED of Domestic Violence?
• Do you have any Active Restraining Order?
• Have you ever used illegal drugs in the past five (5) years?
• Have you used any hallucinogens (mushrooms, LSD, peyote, mescaline, etc.) in the past fifteen (15) years?