Police Officer – Lateral/Academy Trained

Salary: $89,234.08 – $137,488.00 Annually

Position Summary:
Under general supervision, performs sworn police duties in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, special assignments, and other law enforcement activities, and performs related work as required.
Requirements:

• Graduation from high school; and
• Possession of a valid POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate; or
• Graduation from a POST-certified academy within the last three years; or
• Completion of a POST-sponsored recertification course. This is required if you have not been employed with a California law enforcement agency within the last three years or within three years of graduation from a POST-certified academy.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs. Shift work and work on weekends and holidays is required. Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback.
• Must be able to pass a department pre-employment screening and background.
• Lateral transfers to the classification of Police Officer from other agencies must possess a Basic POST Certificate at the time of City of Fullerton appointment.
• Valid Class C California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.