Police Officer (Lateral)

Salary: $82,284.00 – $100,020.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The City of Hanford is seeking experienced, dedicated law enforcement professionals to join our team as a Police Officer (Lateral). If you are committed to public service, integrity, and building strong relationships within the community, we invite you to continue your law enforcement career with an organization that values professionalism, teamwork, and excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Protect life and property by patrolling assigned areas, in vehicles, on motorcycles, or on foot as required.
  
• Answer calls for service regarding criminal activity and other matters relating to the safety of the community.
  
• Investigate conditions hazardous to life or property; respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service in a variety of situations.
  
• Arrest and detain violators, by means of reasonably objective, lawful use of force if necessary.
  
• Mediate conflict, provide crowd control, and provide general assistance to the public.
  
• Obtain criminal complaints, serve warrants, and make arrests.
  
• Gather and document evidence.
  
• Perform traffic enforcement and traffic control duties via vehicle and on foot; issue citations as necessary.
  
• Conduct criminal investigations for narcotics and alcohol violations, property crimes, and crimes against persons; inspect persons and property, including searching and checking buildings, vehicles, etc.
  
• Write clear and concise reports; read and create law enforcement bulletins.
  
• Administer roadside sobriety tests and evaluate subjects for evidence of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  
• Serve on local and regional special task forces as assigned.
  
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other district employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
  
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
  
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
  
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Completion of a POST approved basic academy.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, valid American Red Cross C.P.R., First Aid, and AED certification.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation including medical and psychological exams.