Lateral Police Officer — Community Impact & Service

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual pay

Salary schedule access

Job summary

City of Sacramento is seeking a Police Officer (Lateral) to enforce laws and ordinances, with full authority granted to officers in this position. Lateral entrants must have a valid CA P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or waiver and carry out standard policing duties.

Applicants face a rigorous background process, including polygraph, psychological testing, and drug history review, with emphasis on de-escalation and community engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver; must be received within 3 years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Patrol a designated city area on foot, motorcycle, or vehicle to preserve order and respond to calls.
• Investigate incidents, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and write reports.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

De-escalation

Firearms safety

Crisis intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

CA P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or waiver

Tools

In-car MDT

Body cameras

GPS/electronic mapping

Job description

City of Sacramento is seeking a Police Officer (Lateral) to enforce laws and ordinances, with full authority granted to officers in this position. Lateral entrants must have a valid CA P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or waiver and carry out standard policing duties.

Applicants face a rigorous background process, including polygraph, psychological testing, and drug history review, with emphasis on de-escalation and community engagement.