Police Officer Lateral

Newly Hired Police Officers are Now Eligible for a $30000 Bonus (as outlined in Resolution No. 2024/136! Competitive Monthly Cafeteria Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits! Bilingual Incentive Pay Educational Incentive Pay POST Certificate Incentive Pay and so much more! This is a continuous posting and job posting may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER Must be currently employed as a FullTime Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff in the State of California continuously for at least one year.

Under general supervision a Police Officer protects persons and property provides law enforcement maintains order controls traffic prevents crime and juvenile delinquency conducts investigations handles jail and desk duties; performs related duties as required.

Positions in this class are occupied by sworn police officers. Officers may be armed and may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes. Shift schedules may be changed periodically and job assignments may be rotated among patrol traffic control criminal and juvenile investigation and administrative services. The duties require initiative resourcefulness analytical skills and the ability to adopt a quick effective and responsible course of action in emergencies. The work involves frequent contact with the public often in situations where relations may be strained.

Patrols an assigned area by car motorcycle or foot to observe investigate and report suspicious and hazardous conditions.

Apprehends and arrests law violators.

Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.

Investigates crimes accidents deaths and disturbances; gathers evidence; interviews questions and takes statements from complainants suspects and witnesses; completes case reports.

Takes charge of juveniles and delinquents and works on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles.

Handles missing persons cases and works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and delinquency control programs.

Directs traffic including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issues citations.

Appears in court to present evidence and testimony.

Searches guards transports and assists in the booking and custodial care of prisoners.

Serves writs warrants subpoenas and other legal documents.

May be assigned to assist in conducting special studies related to the Police Department.

May be assigned to evidence training investigations or other administrative assignments.

Provides information and direction to the public and assists in developing community crime prevention programs.

May speak before business school civic and social groups.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic law enforcement theory principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.

Principles and techniques of traffic control.

Basic interviewing methods and principles.

Principles practices and safe work methods used in collecting processing logging storing and safeguarding evidence property and materials including hazardous materials.

Pertinent federal state and local laws codes and regulations and department rules policies and procedures.

Self defense principles and practices.

Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including officer safety standards and safe driving principles and practices.

Modern office procedures methods and equipment including computers.

Computer applications such as word processing spreadsheet and database applications.

Automated law enforcement information systems and procedures.

Public and agency desk procedures and methods for providing services and information including those related to collecting maintaining and releasing information files and documents.

Law enforcement record keeping and records management principles procedures techniques and equipment.

Research and report writing techniques.

Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations.

Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.

English usage spelling grammar and punctuation.

Geographic features and locations within the area served.

Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.

ABILITY TO:

Observe accurately and remember names faces numbers incidents and places.

Think and act quickly in emergencies.

Judge situations and people accurately.

Learn standard operating procedures of a police radio and keyboard terminals.

Understand and interpret laws and regulations.

Prepare clear concise and comprehensive written reports.

Achieve proficiency in selfdefense techniques and the use and care of firearms.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Deal courteously and effectively with the general public.

Show initiative alertness integrity and reliability.

Education/Training:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and must have completed a P.O.S.T. approved academy at time of appointment.

License or Certificate:

A valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of hire. A satisfactory driving record is one absent of misdemeanor convictions or multiple infraction convictions. Loss of a drivers license and/or an unsatisfactory driving record may result in employee discipline up to and including termination.

Criminal Record:

Officers shall not have been convicted of any felony. A misdemeanor conviction may result in applicant disqualification and employee disciplinary action up to and including termination. A complete background investigation will be conducted.

Age: 2l years at time of appointment.

Resumes will be accepted but MUST NOT replace the required information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only the most qualified applicants will be selected to participate in the testing process which may include but is not limited to application appraisal written exam oral interview physical agility test physical and psychological examinations drug test background investigation and polygraph test. Information regarding medical screening process may be found directly on the Commission on POST website: accordance with applicable federal state and local law the City of Antioch provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of race gender expression age pregnancy religion creed color national origin ancestry physical or mental handicap genetic information veteran status marital status sex or any other protected class or status. The City of Antioch does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant employee or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

The City of Antioch will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect personal integrity and high ethical standards.

LATERAL SIGNING BONUS/INCENTIVE

To qualify for the bonus/incentives the applicant must:

currently employed as a police officer within a California law enforcement agency.

two 2 years of experience and have successfully completed a probationary period.

a Basic California POST Certificate.

the applicant is a former Antioch officer who wishes to return to the department his/her separation of employment must be at least eighteen 18 months to qualify.

The bonus/incentives will consist of the following:

will be allowed to carry over up to 200 hours of accrued sick leave from his/her department.

law enforcement service seniority will be used to determine vacation accrual rate of the applicant.

credit of 40 hours vacation upon employment.

bonus of $30000 with payments in the following increments:

a.$15000 upon successful completion of FTO

b.$2500 upon successful completion of probation

c.$5000 upon three 3 years of service

d. $2500 upon four 4 years of service

e. $5000 upon five 5 years of service

current Antioch employee who recruits a lateral officer will receive his/her choice of $1000 or 20 hours of Comp Time upon the laterals successful completion of the field training program.

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process please contact Human Resources ator prior to the final filing date.