Police Officer - Lateral

Baldwin Park Police Department; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Park Police Department is seeking experienced lateral Police Officers to perform patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community policing with integrity and service to the community.

Qualified applicants bring California POST certification, legal driving eligibility, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse communities. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• POST certified and a current California Peace Officer in good standing.
• Must meet age and driving requirements as per state rules.
• Experience in patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and community policing.

Responsibilities

• patrol city by car or on foot, respond to calls, enforce laws.
• make arrests, interview victims and witnesses, gather evidence.
• coordinate with other agencies for investigations and pursuits.
• prepare reports on arrests and incidents, maintain records.
• direct traffic during incidents and protect crime scenes.

Skills

Firearms handling

Police radio procedures

Conflict resolution

Communication with public

Education

POST Certificate

California Peace Officer Standards

Job description

POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

MONTHLY SALARY $7,890.27 - $9,590.67

The City of Baldwin Park is hiring! If you are an experienced law enforcement professional looking for an opportunity to continue your career with a department that values professionalism, service, and community engagement, the Police Officer – Lateral position may be an excellent opportunity.

The City is seeking qualified lateral Police Officers who are ready to bring their training and experience to the Baldwin Park Police Department. Lateral Officers perform a full range of law enforcement duties, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic enforcement, investigations, emergency response, and community-oriented policing.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Baldwin Park Police Department consists of 70 sworn personnel, including the Police Chief, Police Captain, Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Police Officers, as well as 36 professional staff members. We offer competitive pay, a new hire incentive program, promotional opportunities, and the opportunity to serve a community that values the services we provide.

THE POSITION

Performs with the highest level of integrity, law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work; participates in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; and does related work as assigned.

General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel.

Assignments may require direct or indirect supervision of sworn and non-sworn personnel.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. Incumbents in this class may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Officers may be rotated to various assignments during their tenure as a Police Officer.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrol city in radio-equipped car or on foot; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, vehicle accidents, death, and other criminal incidents.


• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.


• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.


• Prepare reports of arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.


• Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices; issues citations and make arrests as necessary.


• Check buildings for physical security.


• Search, fingerprint, and transport prisoners.


• Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.


• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.


• Perform community-based policing, become familiar with community residents and businesses and collaborate in problem solving strategies. Address community concerns and implement problem‑solving policing programs to help reduce crime in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation.


• Administer first aid as necessary.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Use and care for firearms.


• Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.


• Conflict resolution techniques.

ABILITY TO:

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.


• Treat everyone with respect; and approach others without pre-conceived ideas or biases to achieve the best possible outcome.


• Think and act quickly in emergencies and judge situations and people accurately.


• Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.


• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.


• Meet the physical requirements established by the Department.


• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.


• Communicate effectively and resolve conflict situations with members of the community, co-workers and superiors to achieve the best and safest outcome.


• Function as a team player and engage with both sworn and civilian personnel to create a harmonious and positive work environment.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES:

• Must have successfully passed original probation in current employment as a California Peace Officer.


• POST Certificate must be attached to application at time of filing.


• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of submitting application.


• High school graduate or recognized equivalent.


• Candidate must possess, at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment, a valid California Class “C” driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.


• Candidates must meet POST Standards for a Peace Officer.

Applications must be submitted online. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a city application. Applicants must be specific in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Application materials will be screened in rel