POLICE OFFICER LATERAL

About the role

The City of Stockton is seeking qualified individuals to join its police force. Applications are available at joinstocktonpd.com. The position offers competitive incentives including a sign-on bonus of $15,000 and relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to ensure security and deter crime.
• 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 needed.
• Investigate juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents.
• Coordinate crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations.
• Restore order, protect life and property, and maintain the peace at public gatherings and conflict situations.
• Prepare and document cases, complete reports, and maintain records.
• Investigate traffic accidents and provide traffic and crowd control as necessary.
• Serve as a field training officer.
• Retrieve, identify, and return found property and evidence to owners.
• Provide emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons.
• Provide information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.

Requirements

• Graduated from a California P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Academy.
• 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 more than a 60-day break in service.
• Ability to provide a copy of their California P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certificate (expiring no sooner than 6 months from date of application).

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Peace Officer Academy.
• Graduation from a United States high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate received from a recognized accrediting association.
• One year of experience as a law enforcement officer in California and possession of a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
• 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.

Skills

• Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.
• Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations.
• Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work.
• Reading, interpreting, and applying complex laws, procedures, and policies.
• Making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, records, and other written materials.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Choice of Kaiser and Sutter health insurance plans.
• Dental and Vision Plans – Delta Dental PPO or DHMO plans, VSP as a Vision plan.
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability – $50,000 life insurance benefits through Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
• Retirement Program – CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS).
• Longevity Pay – 2% longevity pay for 5-20 years of service.
• Vacation – 80 hours per year the first year and a half, progressing up to 189 hours per year up to 25 years.
• Sick Leave – 8 hours per full month of service, prorated for less than a full month.
• Holidays – 14 paid holidays per year.
• Uniform Allowance – $950 per year.

Pay

Salary upon appointment will be assigned based upon qualifications.

Schedule

Employees will be required to maintain primary residence within 45 minutes of City Hall to timely respond to emergencies and meet the health, safety and welfare needs of the City. New employees have up to three (3) months from date of hire to comply with the requirement.