Police Officer Lateral or Academy Complete
Salary: $47.88 – 58.20 Hourly
Position Summary:
Police Officers work under general supervision and performs regular law enforcement, criminal investigation, crime prevention, and traffic control and enforcement duties. Police Officers may perform duties in specialty assignments such as motorcycle officer, K-9, major crimes investigations, special investigation, SWAT and field tactical units. This position wears a uniform and works rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and is subject to call-back.
Requirements:
- A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of high school. College coursework in behavioral or social science, criminal justice, or a related field is desirable, and the following requirements must be met:
- LATERAL applicants: Must possess a California POST Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Certificate and have one year experience asa Police Officer with a California agency.
- ACADEMY-TRAINED applicants: Must have successfully completed a California POST Certified Basic Academy.
- ACADEMY-IN-PROCESS applicants: Must be currently enrolled in a California POST Certified Basic Academy program and be within three months of graduation.
- License:Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required at time of hire.
- Certificate:Possession of a California POST “Basic” certificate is required at time of hire.