Lateral Police Officer — Impact & Advanced Benefits

City of Milpitas

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The City of Milpitas is seeking a Lateral Police Officer to join the Milpitas Police Department. The role includes patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, and collaboration with specialty units to safeguard residents and property.

Minimum qualifications include sixty semester units or ninety quarter units in police science or related field, California Driver’s License, and a POST Basic Certificate; current law enforcement experience is required. Applications accepted until filled.

Qualifications

  • Sixty (60) semester units or ninety (90) quarter units of college level studies with major course work in police science or related field.
  • *Please attach a copy of your degree, certificate, or transcripts demonstrating your highest level of education to your application.
  • Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License.
  • California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

Responsibilities

  • Patrol the City in radio-equipped vehicle, answer calls for the protection of life and property, and enforce City, County, and State laws.
  • Patrol the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit; respond to calls related to traffic incidents and emergencies; observe and control traffic conditions.
  • Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; gather and preserve evidence; testify in court.
  • Prepare reports and arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
  • Direct traffic at events and assist with special assignments as required.

Skills

Law enforcement
Public safety
Communication

Education

60 semester units / 90 quarter units in police science or related field

Job description

The City of Milpitas is seeking a Lateral Police Officer to join the Milpitas Police Department. The role includes patrol, traffic enforcement, investigations, and collaboration with specialty units to safeguard residents and property.

Minimum qualifications include sixty semester units or ninety quarter units in police science or related field, California Driver’s License, and a POST Basic Certificate; current law enforcement experience is required. Applications accepted until filled.

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