Police Officer – Lateral Entry

Whittier, CA
Whittier Police Department

Salary: $7,183.00 – $9,436.00 Monthly

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the Police Officer performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable Federal, State, and local laws; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned areas by car, foot, motorcycle, bicycle, or horse; performs crime suppression and prevention activities; answers special calls; conducts initial and follow-up investigations; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; answers complaints, including domestic disturbances, health code, and local ordinance violations; performs surveillance activities; conducts chemical, drug, and alcohol testing; investigates suspicious circumstances.
  • Enforces traffic laws; conducts complete accident investigations; controls and directs traffic when necessary; performs crowd control, special event or riot duties; assists in crime prevention activities and the control of juvenile delinquency; counsels and educates the community; administers first aid in cases of emergency; transports, books, and is responsible for the care and custody of detained persons; responds to questions, concerns and requests for service from the general public; assists the public and answers questions; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.

Requirements:

  • Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Police Officer Lateral. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of completion of a California POST certified basic academy, possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be 21 years of age by the time of sworn appointment. Current employment as a full-time Peace Officer with a California law enforcement agency is required at time of submitting application.
  • Physical Requirements: Weight proportionate to height in accordance with recognized standards; must be physically able to perform the duties of a Police Officer; eyesight must not be less than 20/80 uncorrected, corrected to 20/20 and normal hearing and color perception as required by POST.
  • License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for U.S. citizenship.