Police Officer (Entry Level)

Redding Police Department; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Redding Police Department in California is seeking an Entry Level Police Officer to join Field Operations. This full-time role offers an hourly wage and opportunities to patrol, enforce traffic laws, and engage in crime prevention.

Qualified candidates should have completed a California POST academy, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 30 college units. The position emphasizes public safety, reporting, and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Must be a California POST academy graduate at appointment time.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 30 college units completed.
• Knowledge of police science, criminal law and public safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned beat, enforce laws and maintain order.
• Traffic enforcement, regulation compliance, crime prevention and investigation from start to closure.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports and follow departmental policies.

Skills

Police procedures

Criminal law

Public relations

Report writing

Observation skills

Education

California POST academy graduate

High school diploma or equivalent

30 college units completed

Job description

Entry Level Police Officer

Salary: $36.77 - $54.33 Hourly

Location: Redding Police Department, CA

Job Type: Full-Time (Status 3)

Job Number: 660ENT 442 022020

Department: Police Department

Division: 442 Police - Field Operations

Opening Date: 02/04/2020

Bargaining Unit: RPOA

Description

Please Note: We are currently only considering candidates for the Entry Level Police Officer position who have already completed a 6 month law enforcement academy. If you have not yet completed a law enforcement academy, please apply for the Police Recruit position.

Effective September 5, 2021, the hourly rate for the Police Officer classification will increase to $34.37 - $50.77 ($71,489.00 - $105,601 annually).

Please view our interactive brochure to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.

We are looking for someone to

Perform all classes of law enforcement work including, but not limited to, patrol assigned beat enforcing laws and maintaining order. Examples include: traffic law enforcement, regulation enforcement, crime prevention and crime investigation from complaint to final solution of cases.

Qualifications we're looking for

• Knowledge of: Practices and procedures of police science and administration; criminal law, City ordinances and regulations; investigation and crime prevention methods; rules of evidence and laws governing the apprehension, arrest, custody and prosecution of law violators; and effective public relations.
• Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees; read, understand, and carry out departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and regulations; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action; write clear and accurate reports; understand and follow oral directions; learn the use and care of automobiles, motorcycles, and small firearms; make detailed observations, recall names, personal descriptions, and details of incidents; and meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
• Education & Experience: To qualify candidates must be a graduate of a California POST police academy at time of appointment and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed 30 semester college units, 6