Lateral Police Officer - Community-Driven Field Enforcer

Hanford Police Department; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Vacation leave

Referral stipend

Job summary

The City of Hanford invites experienced law enforcement professionals to join the Police Department as a Lateral Police Officer. This journey-level sworn position performs patrol, responds to calls, investigates crimes, and upholds public safety with integrity and teamwork.

Officers benefit from incentives, including a signing bonus, vacation accrual, and a referral stipend, while joining a department that emphasizes professionalism, community relations, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Methods, principles, and practices of California law enforcement and public safety.
• Investigative techniques and procedures.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations, including laws of arrest, vehicle and penal codes.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property by patrolling assigned areas.
• Answer calls for service regarding criminal activity and safety of the community.
• Investigate conditions hazardous to life or property; respond to emergencies.
• Arrest and detain violators with lawful use of force when necessary.
• Mediate conflict, provide crowd control, and assist the public.

Skills

Public safety communication

Conflict mediation

Community relations

Patrol procedures

Education

POST basic academy

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ARMS

CLETS

CJIC

Job description

The City of Hanford invites experienced law enforcement professionals to join the Police Department as a Lateral Police Officer. This journey-level sworn position performs patrol, responds to calls, investigates crimes, and upholds public safety with integrity and teamwork.

Officers benefit from incentives, including a signing bonus, vacation accrual, and a referral stipend, while joining a department that emphasizes professionalism, community relations, and ongoing training.