Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate)

Salary: $95,041.40 – $121,299.58 Annually

Closing Date: 3/16/2026

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces state and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work, and performs a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

Essential Functions:

• As a Patrol Officer, patrol the City in a radio-equipped car; respond to calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robbery, death, and other criminal incidents.
• As a Senior Officer, serve as Watch Commander and assist the Field Sergeant with supervisory duties.
• As a field training officer, train and evaluate officers in law enforcement policies, procedures, and tactics; prepare related reports.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Check buildings for physical security.
• Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.
• Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
• Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.
• Transport prisoners to court; serve warrants and subpoenas; retrieve and request information involving arrests and subpoenas; file complaints and perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
• Assist with the service of warrants within the Department and with outside agencies; provide functional guidance to clerical staff involved in warrant processing; keep up-to-date on laws and procedures required for processing warrants.
• Administer first aid as necessary.
• As a Traffic Officer, patrol the City in a patrol unit; respond to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic conditions; assist and advise motorists and enforce traffic safety laws.
• Investigate traffic accidents; determine cause and fault of the accident; prepare related reports and maintain appropriate statistics.
• Coordinate and conduct complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming, and narcotics violations.
• Participate in a variety of law enforcement activities including enforcing local and state laws, issuing citations, making arrests, and transporting prisoners.
• Coordinate Police activities with other agencies, including surrounding cities and the County Sheriff’s Office.
• Secure crime scenes; collect and maintain physical evidence, including fingerprints and photographs; conduct initial and follow-up crime scene investigations.
• Supervise the Department firearms range; train and evaluate sworn personnel in the use of firearms; order and maintain ammunition.
• Inspect and maintain department weapons.
• Participate in the development of training methods, procedures, and materials.
• Research information and maintain records related to Department and personal legal liability.
• Perform crime prevention inspections; research and advise the public on principles and procedures designed to minimize criminal opportunity.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent; and
• Sixty college units with an emphasis on criminal justice, administration of justice, or related field is desirable.
• Lateral candidates must be employed in good standing with a California P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement agency and successfully completed the probationary period.
• Must possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or proof of graduation from a California P.O.S.T. certified academy; and
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Must be age 21 or older;
• U.S. Citizenship is required or evidence of application for U.S. Citizenship at least six months prior to the date of the employment application; and
• No felony convictions.