Lateral Police Officer — Special Units & Up to $160K

Glendale Police Department; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity pay

Bonding leave for childbirth/adoptions

Expedited hiring process for laterals

Job summary

Glendale Police Department is seeking lateral police officers to join a city that emphasizes a community-based policing philosophy and a broad range of specialized assignments. The department offers an expedited hiring process for laterals, recognizing service time with longevity pay, and a supportive environment with strong equipment and bonding leave.

Specialized assignments include FTO, School Resource Officer, Narcotics, Financial Crimes, and K9 among others; numerous auxiliary roles such as

Qualifications

• Must be currently employed and in good standing with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a police officer.
• Graduation from high school or attainment of a State Board of Education issued certificate of proficiency, or attainment of a GED certificate, CHSPE certificate, HiSET certificate, or CPP certificate. Graduation from an accredited California POST Law Enforcement Academy.
• Valid Class C California driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid.
• Provides information and assistance to the public.
• Emphasizes a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving.
• Administers first aid to injured persons.
• Interviews, interrogates and records statements from witnesses, suspects and victims.
• Identifies relevant facts and prepares written reports on incidents and cases assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Independent judgment

Calm under pressure

Ethical conduct

Written reports

Education

High school diploma

POST Academy certification (CA)

Job description

Glendale Police Department is seeking lateral police officers to join a city that emphasizes a community-based policing philosophy and a broad range of specialized assignments. The department offers an expedited hiring process for laterals, recognizing service time with longevity pay, and a supportive environment with strong equipment and bonding leave.

Specialized assignments include FTO, School Resource Officer, Narcotics, Financial Crimes, and K9 among others; numerous auxiliary roles such as