Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate
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Job Location:
Redlands, CO - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 81428 - 98976
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
$12500 HIRING INCENTIVE
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$5000 paid at completion of academy
$5000 at successful completion of probation
$2500 at end of two years of employment
Additional Salary under POST Certification Pay5% for Basic14% for Intermediate22.5% for AdvancedUnder general supervision to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes accidents and cases; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Exercises no supervision.Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Patrols a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discovers and prevents crimes and checks property for physical security; apprehends and arrests offenders;
- Responds to general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances civil complaints property control automobile accidents robberies and related misdemeanor and felony incidents;
- Investigates crimes and suspicious circumstances;
- Collects processes photographs and presents evidence including fingerprints fibers blood and related physical evidence;
- Identifies and interviews suspects victims complainants and witnesses;
- Performs drunk driving and commercial vehicle checkpoints;
- Testifies and presents evidence in court;
- Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses;
- Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public;
- Takes an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention;
- Takes custody of lost and found property;
- Prepares reports on criminal or civil matters;
- Assists in the custody care transportation and welfare of prisoners;
- Furnishes information and directions to the public;
- Promotes community policing explains laws ordinances and their rights in resolving disputes to citizens;
- Attends community meetings and participates in community-based programs;
- Participates in training courses and programs; and
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Special Requirements:Academy GraduateLateral RequirementsExperience:
- Currently employed as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency; OR
- Previous employment as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency. Must have: a Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy); Andpossession of a valid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.
Education:- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Some college work is desirable.
Experience:- Completion of a California Commissions Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) basic training Academy.
- One year of experience working with the public is desirable.
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Some college work is desirable.
General RequirementsLicensesand Certificates:- Possession of valid class C driver license and acceptable driving record;
- Currently employed Police Officers:
- Possession of a Regular BasicAcademy Course(issued by a POST-certified training academy).
- Previously employed Police Officers:
- Possession of a Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST.-certified training academy); Anda VALID California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.
- Weight in proportion to height as determined by examining physician.
- Uncorrected vision of at least 20/80 each eye corrected to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses and free from color blindness.
- Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
- Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
- Ability to sit stand walk run kneel crouch stoop squat crawl twist climb and lift up to 50 lbs;
- Endure exposure to heat noise outdoors vibration confining work space chemicals explosive materials mechanical hazards and electrical hazards;
- Available for shift work on-call and stand-by.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.
Employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.
Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:
1. Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy).
2. Valid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate if applicable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submittedby the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note the City of Redlands preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Julie Maher at or Sophia Diaz at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Basic Math
- Computer Operation
- Physical Examinations
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Suspension Experience
- Tribal Law
- Conflict Management
- Security
- Heavy Lifting
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
