Police Officer - Lateral

City of Brea; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brea is seeking a Police Officer to perform law enforcement, traffic control, and investigative duties while supporting special crime prevention programs.

The role requires CA POST certification, a high school diploma, and a valid CA driver’s license; the department emphasizes community relations and safety. Base pay ranges with additional compensation for credentials and assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification of completion of a P.O.S.T. regular basic course from a California POST-approved Police Academy.
• Valid California driver's license.
• No felony or disqualifying misdemeanor convictions.
• Must have POST Basic Certification or Basic Course Waiver and complete probation at a POST agency.

Responsibilities

• Make arrests, interview victims and witnesses, interrogate suspects, and testify in court.
• Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies on investigations.
• Prepare arrest and activity reports.
• Direct traffic at emergencies, events, and other congested situations.
• Maintain public contact and good relations with the community.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POST Basic Certification

Job description

Base Salary: $99,501.57 - $127,386.48 not including eligible additional compensation with bilingual pay, special assignment pay, and up to twelve-point five (12.5)% for POST certificate.

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; to perform investigative work; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; to perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Police Officer

General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant.

Technical or functional supervision may be provided by other police personnel.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of high school or its equivalent.
• Current certification of completion of a P.O.S.T. regular basic course from a State of California P.O.S.T. approved Police Academy.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• No felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.

In addition to the minimum qualifications,

• Must have current valid State of California P.O.S.T. Basic Certification or Basic Course Waiver.
• Successful completion of probation at a P.O.S.T recognized agency.

Government Code 1029 for additional disqualifiers from holding office as a peace officer.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• 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; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Direct traffic at fire, 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.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Shall consist of three phases:

Phase One - Application Review: The first phase of the selection process shall be a detailed review and appraisal of each candidate’s application. Those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of education and experience, as submitted, may be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process. No weight shall be assigned to this phase of the selection process. Applicants must attach a copy of a valid California Basic P.O.S.T certificate.

Phase Two - Oral Appraisal Interview: Candidates who receive a minimum score of 70% on this phase shall move to the next phase of the selection process.

Phase Three - Physical Agility Exam: Candidates who receive a passing score on this phase shall have their name placed on the Eligibility List for Police Officer Lateral. Eligibility Lists are generally valid for one year. Once the list is established, the Police Department may conduct follow-up assessments.

Prospective candidates must successfully complete a thorough background review. Upon a conditional offer of employment, prospective candidates must successfully complete a psychological and medical examination and provide proof of legal work status. All new employees will be fingerprinted as a part of the employment process and a criminal history check will be conducted with the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, in the event of a disaster, City employees are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

THE CITY OF BREA RECRUITS, PROMOTES, AND HIRES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, PHYSICAL DISABILITY OR CONDITION, GENETIC INFORMATION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, EXCEPT IN THOSE SPECIFIC INSTANCES WHEREBY A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION DEMANDS OTHERWISE. THE CITY OF BREA HIRES ONLY UNITED STATES CITIZENS OR LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED ALIENS.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.