Police Officer Lateral (Experienced Only)
About the role
The City of Tustin Police Department is currently seeking applicants for Police Officer Lateral (experienced only). This recruitment is open to candidates who have been employed as a Police Officer, and is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.
Responsibilities
- Patrols assigned areas in a radio equipped patrol vehicle or on foot;
- Answers calls for assistance from the public;
- Makes arrests and issues citations for violations of laws or ordinances;
- Investigates misdemeanors and felonies;
- Secures and preserves crime scenes and evidence for further investigation;
- Investigates traffic accidents;
- Counsels and interviews victims, witnesses and suspects;
- Testifies in court, often during off-duty hours;
- Provides information to the general public;
- Escorts and transports prisoners;
- Prepares comprehensive reports;
- Safeguards life and property;
- Renders first aid to the injured in emergency situations and other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Age: 21 years at time of appointment;
- Valid California Driver's License;
- Successfully completed an approved California Basic Police Academy;
- Currently employed as a Police Officer, or have been employed as a Police Officer within the last six months;
- Desirable college education;
- Physical fitness to perform the duties of a Police Officer.
Qualifications
- Free from conviction of a felony or serious misdemeanor;
- Maturity, good judgment and ethical behavior;
- Willingness to perform non-traditional and innovative duties to improve the community, police relations and moral standards compatible with law enforcement.
Skills
- Writing legibly using correct English sentence structure and grammar;
- Driving a vehicle safely under varied and sometimes difficult conditions.
Benefits
A comprehensive background investigation and polygraph will be conducted on any eligible persons considered for hire. Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may be grounds for disqualification. A pre-employment medical, psychological evaluation AND a drug screen will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.
Pay
- FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN: $1811 per month;
- RETIREMENT: Defined benefit (pension) plan with CalPERS;
- Deferred Compensation: $37 per month for each unit employee (except Police Recruits);
- LONGEVITY PAY: 2.5% of base salary for 10-19 years and 364 days of service, 5% for 20 years or more;
- ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: 3/12.5 or 4/10 alternative work schedules.
Schedule
- Day, evening and late night/early morning shifts;
- Weekends and holidays;
Application
To apply, a completed City application and a copy of your POST certificate must be submitted. Applicants must be available to work day, evening and late night/early morning shifts, weekends and holidays.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at [insert contact details].