Police Officer – Lateral

Salary: $91,200.00 – $110,856.00 Annually

Essential Functions:

Police Officers perform general law enforcement duties and may have the opportunity to specialize in the selected fields of juvenile law; narcotic and dangerous drug enforcement; community relations; traffic enforcement and investigation; criminal investigation; and other equally challenging tasks.

Requirements:

• High School graduation or equivalent; college coursework desirable; age minimum 21; valid California Class “C” Driver’s License. Applicants shall possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and be currently employed for a minimum of 18 months with a California Police or Sheriff’s Department or Highway Patrol.
• The examination may consist of an oral board interview and written exercise. Candidates must also pass a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and polygraph examination. Prior to first day of hire, candidates must also pass a medical exam, which includes a drug screen.
• Must be able to physically restrain and control combative individuals; run, climb, stoop, bend, and reach; work in varied weather conditions; and work shifts (both days and nights as assigned). This position also requires extensive and repetitive physical activity involving the arms, wrists, and hands, including writing and using a keyboard.
• Vision standard is 20/70 uncorrected; 20/30 corrected.