Police Officer – Lateral

Salary: $8,902.92 – $13,153.66 Monthly

Requirements:

• Must have successfully completed probationary period and Field Training Program at another law enforcement agency; and must possess current California POST Basic certificate.
• Equivalency to high school graduation*. College level coursework or other specialized training in police science, psychology, public administration or related field is highly desirable.
• Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Legally authorized under federal law to work in the United States.
• Minimum age at time of appointment is 20.5 years.
• Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record.
• Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Be found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• Record must be free from conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or domestic violence, and from an excessive number of citations for traffic violations. Background history should indicate responsibility, dependability, honesty, integrity, acceptable communication skills, good judgment and the ability to relate well to others.
• All employees hired after January 1, 1999, shall not smoke or use tobacco products at any time while on or off duty.