Lateral Police Officer: Community Protector with Special Pay

City of Ontario; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 127,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual Pay: 6% of Base Pay

Educational Incentive Pay: up to 7.5%

Shift Differential Pay: up to 3%

Motorcycle Pay: 5%

Air Support/Helicopter: 5%

Airport Operations: 5.12%

Canine Pay: 5%

Pilot Pay: 8%

FTO Pay: 5%

Job summary

Ontario Police Department is seeking lateral-entry Police Officers. A valid California POST Basic certificate and current or recent sworn officer employment with a California agency are required.

Applications are accepted continuously to build an eligibility list for the department. The City of Ontario emphasizes public service and community partnership, offering opportunities in a dynamic department with growth potential and specialized pay incentives for bilingual ability, education, shift

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid POST Basic certificate and previous or current sworn peace officer employment with a California law enforcement agency.
• All appointments subject to satisfactory background investigation including polygraph and post‑offer medical exam.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned beat to identify threats to life or property and take action.
• Enforce laws/ordinances and provide non-criminal services.
• Contribute to an eligibility list to meet staffing needs.

Education

POST Basic certificate

Job description

Ontario Police Department is seeking lateral-entry Police Officers. A valid California POST Basic certificate and current or recent sworn officer employment with a California agency are required.

Applications are accepted continuously to build an eligibility list for the department. The City of Ontario emphasizes public service and community partnership, offering opportunities in a dynamic department with growth potential and specialized pay incentives for bilingual ability, education, shift