Lateral Police Officer — Growth-Driven Public Safety Leader

Barstow Police Department; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barstow Police Department invites experienced lateral officers to join a department that values leadership, mentorship, and community service. Bring your patrol skills, decision-making, and commitment to public safety to our team.

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Police Officer protects public safety, enforces laws, conducts investigations, writes reports, and coordinates with public safety partners. Eligibility includes POST certification and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Previous law enforcement experience is highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• POST Basic certificate or ability to attain.

Responsibilities

• Patrols a designated area to preserve law and order, provide crime prevention, and discover crimes in progress.
• Apprehends suspects.
• Investigates crimes and traffic accidents by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses.
• Writes reports, takes written victim and witness statements, and testifies in court.
• Prepares, uses, and maintains assigned equipment, including patrol vehicles, radio equipment, firearms, and less-lethal weapons.
• Assists the public, including providing first aid to injured or ill citizens.
• Assists and cooperates with other public safety agencies.
• When assigned as a K-9 officer, train, and maintain canine.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

High School diploma

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Radio equipment

Firearms

Less-lethal weapons

Job description

Barstow Police Department invites experienced lateral officers to join a department that values leadership, mentorship, and community service. Bring your patrol skills, decision-making, and commitment to public safety to our team.

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Police Officer protects public safety, enforces laws, conducts investigations, writes reports, and coordinates with public safety partners. Eligibility includes POST certification and a valid driver’s license.