Police Officer: $20K Hiring Incentive & 4/10 Shift

Santa Maria Police Department; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentives: relocation/credit

4/10 plan for sworn personnel

Preloaded vacation time

Sick time at hire

Longevity pay

Job summary

Santa Maria Police Department seeks a dedicated Police Officer to perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties. The role includes traffic enforcement, incident response, investigations, and community outreach in the Santa Maria area.

The position requires a High School diploma and a POST Basic Law Enforcement Certificate, with preference for candidates having California experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills and maintain professionalism with the

Qualifications

• One year of recent law enforcement experience preferred, especially in California.
• High school graduation required; equivalent education/experience acceptable.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, including rules of evidence and search and seizure.
• Strong communication, customer service, and writing skills; ability to interact with community.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties; patrol and respond to incidents.
• Enforce state/local traffic laws; manage traffic flow.
• Conduct investigations, collect evidence, and testify in court as needed.
• Prepare reports and participate in community oriented policing efforts.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and adhere to department policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Professional writing

Education

High school graduation

POST Basic Law Enforcement Certificate

Job description

Santa Maria Police Department seeks a dedicated Police Officer to perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties. The role includes traffic enforcement, incident response, investigations, and community outreach in the Santa Maria area.

The position requires a High School diploma and a POST Basic Law Enforcement Certificate, with preference for candidates having California experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills and maintain professionalism with the