Community-Impact Police Officer | Growth & Special Teams

City of El Cerrito; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Bilingual pay

Retiree health savings

Longevity pay

Education incentive

Specialty pay

Uniform allowance

Wellness program

Job summary

City of El Cerrito seeks a Police Officer to serve the community through proactive policing, clear communication, and professional public safety practices. The role emphasizes community engagement, quick decision-making, and teamwork within a modern department.

Eligible candidates will perform patrols, respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and prepare accurate reports. The position offers strong benefits and opportunities for specialization within a forward‑thinking city department.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze situations and make quick, sound judgments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and colleagues.
• Meet ongoing physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of community policing duties to deter crime and maintain good public relations.
• Patrol assigned areas, respond to emergencies, disturbances, thefts, and other incidents to protect public safety.
• Secure crime scenes, conduct investigations, interview suspects, victims and witnesses; preserve evidence.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain records related to arrests and incidents.
• Provide information and assistance to the public and coordinate with community stakeholders.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Decision making

Public safety mindset

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with specialized law enforcement training

Job description

City of El Cerrito seeks a Police Officer to serve the community through proactive policing, clear communication, and professional public safety practices. The role emphasizes community engagement, quick decision-making, and teamwork within a modern department.

Eligible candidates will perform patrols, respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and prepare accurate reports. The position offers strong benefits and opportunities for specialization within a forward‑thinking city department.