Police Officer – Lateral
Salary: $132,036.00-$160,491.00 Annually
Position Summary:
The Menlo Park Police department is an operation in which the patrol officers enjoy communicating and building relationships with individuals within the community. We embrace a true community connection and commitment with participants on all sides. Rather than designating certain officers to focus on solving community problems, Menlo Park will charge all police personnel with proactive community policing responsibilities. We ask our officers to seek innovative solutions to local problems, respond to citizen complaints of violations and provide excellent customer service.
A small agency, such as the Menlo Park Police Department, will enable you to attain a breadth of experience and exposure through which to advance your career in numerous ways. We are seeking individuals who are enticed by our vision and will bring high energy, innovation, self-motivation and passion to their chosen profession. The City of Menlo Park recognizes the value of continuing education and increased knowledge acquired through personal and professional development of its’ workforce and allows employees to further their education goals. Accordingly, the City is committed to providing support for learning opportunities that directly and indirectly assist employees in achieving their personal and professional learning goals.
Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic academy (or California POST approved equivalent).
- Passed probation and worked at least one full year in patrol at a California law enforcement agency
- Obtained a valid Basic POST Certificate in California
- Graduation from high school or equivalent. (Additional education at the college level is preferred)
- Valid California Driver License
- POST standard physical requirements