Lateral Police Officer

City of West Sacramento; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours paid time off at hire

Job summary

City of West Sacramento seeks a Lateral Police Officer to join its Police Department. This position requires a California Basic POST Certificate and a valid California driver’s license, with at least 21 years of age. Lateral entry allows sworn experience to count toward pay and PTO accrual.

The role includes patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and courtroom testimony. Sworn officers may receive education incentives and longevity pay, with benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• California Basic POST Certificate is required for lateral candidates.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid California driver's license is required.
• Lateral Entry: one year experience in municipal or general law enforcement.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Entry level: Completion of POST Basic Academy.

Responsibilities

• Patrol City in a radio-equipped car and enforce laws.
• Respond to calls and conduct investigations as needed.
• Greet and assist the public while maintaining safety and order.
• Prepare reports on arrests and activities.
• Coordinate with other agencies and maintain evidence.

Skills

California POST certificate

Patrol and enforcement

Interviews and investigations

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

California Basic POST Certificate

Job description

To apply for the position of Lateral Police Officer, candidates must possess a California Basic POST Certificate.

As lateral candidates can now bring their sworn years of service to count towards vacation accrual rate, and longevity years of services, the posted top step lateral salary includes:

Monthly Amount Displayed Includes The Following

1. Base pay: $10,155 top step


2. Education Incentive: 6.75% (4.25% for a Bachelor's Degree and 2.5% for a Masters Degree for a total of 6.75%)


3. Longevity pay: 10% (5% for 10 years of Sworn POST service, 7.5% at 12 years of sworn POST service, and 10% at 15 years of Sworn POST service)


4. POST Certificates: 9.85% (4.85% for Intermediate POST certificate & 5% for an Advanced POST certificate)


5. Fitness incentive - $27.50 Per pay period


6. Career Enhancement/Wellness Reimbursement - $1000 Annually

Lateral Police Officer will also receive 80 hours of paid time off at the time of hire.

Under direction of a Police Sergeant, performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; enforces traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides assistance and support to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and performs a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Technical and functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel. Assignments may require supervision of non-sworn personnel and volunteers.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

Essential Functions

Patrols the City in a radio-equipped car; answers calls for the protection of life and property; enforces all applicable laws; patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a patrol vehicle; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other required emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routing and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws; makes arrests as necessary; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; testifies and presents evidence in court; conduct basic preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, deaths or other criminal incidents; contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; prepares reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed; checks buildings for physical security; serves warrants and subpoenas; requests and retrieves information involving arrests and subpoenas; files complaints and performs the work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints; searches, fingerprints, and transports prisoners; maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public; participates in crime prevention programs and activities; assists with the service of warrants within the department and with outside agencies; keeps up to date on laws and procedures for processing warrants; coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes; performs some identification duties such as collect, file, and oversees the maintenance of certain evidence, photographs, fingerprints; provides training and advises other officers in this area.

Marginal Functions

Administers First Aid as necessary; directs traffic at fires, special events and other emergencies or congested situations; performs limited crime laboratory analysis; performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Other: Twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

Lateral Entry: One (1) year experience in a municipal or general law enforcement agency.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Lateral Entry: Proof of possession of a California Basic POST Certificate.

Entry level: Completion of POST Basic Academy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in an emergency peace control environment; work in intense life-threatening conditions; exposure to dangerous persons, firearms, bodily fluids, and noise; running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and lifting; work in inclement weather conditions.

Physical Abilities Examination:

Prior to appointment, candidates must receive a passing score on the West Sacramento Police Department Physical Agility Test or submit an equivalent passing score.

For a detailed description of our Physical Agility Test, please click the following link: http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/home/showdocument?id=18444&t=638477527450970000