Police Officer Recruit/Lateral

About the role

The City of Clovis offers positions for Police Officer Recruit and Police Officer Lateral classes. These positions may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus incentive.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas by car, foot, or motorcycle
• Respond to calls for the protection of life and property
• Conduct initial and follow-up investigations
• Work closely with the community and other City departments
• Communicate with merchants and educate citizens about laws and rights
• Perform public outreach and support community policing
• Organize and participate in community events
• Control and direct traffic when necessary
• Conduct traffic stops and issue citations
• Provide first aid in emergency situations
• Investigate suspicious circumstances and take custody of lost and found property
• Take custody of arrestees and assist in their care
• Transport arrestees and provide information and directions to the public
• Operate and maintain police equipment
• Attend briefings and read briefing materials
• Submit complete written reports of assigned cases
• Participate in training courses and programs
• Operate City vehicles
• Provide ethical leadership and uphold ethical standards

Requirements

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record
• Possession of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Regular Basic Course Police Academy Certificate completed within the last three (3) years, or documentation from a certified POST California Police Academy of acceptance or enrollment to graduate with a Regular Basic Course Certificate within twelve (12) months from the documentation date
• Two (2) years experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with a Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certificate

Qualifications

• POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT: High school diploma or equivalent; No prior police officer experience required
• POLICE OFFICER LATERAL: Valid California Driver's License and a good driving record; Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certificate; Two (2) years experience as a sworn law enforcement officer

Skills

• Physical fitness: Sufficient to perform tasks requiring strength and stamina
• Strength: Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Vision: Corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other eye; constant use of overall vision
• Hearing/Speech: Sufficient verbal communication to project a voice that can be heard in loud environments; hear and distinguish various sounds including over the telephone and radio
• Dexterity: Grasp, push, pull, and fine manipulation to use a computer, operate a motor vehicle, and police services equipment

Benefits

The City offers premium pay, special assignment pay, and professional development incentive pay.

Pay

• POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT: $42.39 - $51.53 hourly; $88,176.00 - $107,172.00 monthly; $1,058,112.00 - $1,286,640.00 annually
• POLICE OFFICER LATERAL: $50.89 - $61.86 hourly; $8,821.00 - $10,722.00 monthly; $1,058,520.00 - $1,286,640.00 annually

Schedule

Rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays; mandatory overtime; and work from site to site.

Additional Information

Please visit our website for additional information: https://cityofclovis.com/general-services/personnel/employee-resources/

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