Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate

Police Officer

• Lateral or Academy Graduate 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Redlands, CA 92373 $81,428
• $98,976 a year
• Full-time City of Redlands 24 reviews $81,428
• $98,976 a year
• Full-time JOB $12,500 HIRING

INCENTIVEPAYMENT SCHEDULE

$5,000 paid at the time of hire$5,000 at successful completion of probation$2,500 at the end of two years of employmentAdditional 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.

EXAMPLE 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; andPerforms other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 applicant's 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 submitted by 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 jmaher@cityofredlands.org or Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org