Lateral Police Officer: Protect, Investigate, Serve

Berkeley Police Department; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Police Officer, focusing on lateral applicants who have completed the Basic POST Academy, current officers, or officers who recently left service. Officers perform a wide range of duties including protecting life and property, enforcing laws, investigating crimes, and assisting the public.

Positions may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, or crime prevention roles depending on rotational needs and class specifications.

Qualifications

• 60 college hours required; former volunteer or paid experience in law enforcement support desirable.
• POST Basic Academy completion for Academy Graduate level; must be within last three years.
• POST Basic Certificate and probationary period for Experienced level; within last three years.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Conduct criminal investigations, crime prevention, and case preparation.
• Provide information and assistance to the public and testify as needed.
• Work assignments may include patrol, traffic, detective, or crime prevention tasks.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Education

60 college semester hours

POST Basic Academy graduate or Basic Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Police Officer, focusing on lateral applicants who have completed the Basic POST Academy, current officers, or officers who recently left service. Officers perform a wide range of duties including protecting life and property, enforcing laws, investigating crimes, and assisting the public.

Positions may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, or crime prevention roles depending on rotational needs and class specifications.