Police Officer (Lateral)

Chino Police Department; Chino (CA); Presencial; USD 93.000 - 113.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

457 Deferred Compensation Retirement

Retirement Health Savings Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Chino Police Department is seeking experienced lateral Police Officers to join our professional public safety team. You will perform patrol, investigations, and general law enforcement duties to protect life and property in the City of Chino.

Qualified applicants should hold a California POST Basic Certificate and a valid CA Driver's License; a minimum of one year of full-time experience is desirable. The department offers a competitive salary ($8,333.75–$10,128.00 per month) and robust

Formación

• Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D and California POST Basic Academy.
• Experience: One year as Police Officer in a CA public agency desirable.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid CA POST Basic Certificate and CA Driver's License with good driving record.

Responsabilidades

• Build positive relationships with public and support community policing.
• Make presentations to public groups to promote crime prevention and public awareness.
• Collaborate with coworkers, community members, and partner agencies while delivering excellent customer service.
• Enforce laws; investigate incidents; interview victims, witnesses, suspects; gather and preserve evidence; prepare reports.
• Make arrests, serve warrants, conduct searches, transport prisoners, testify in court.
• Participate in staff briefings, training, and professional development.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, firearms, and department equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance and uphold core values and mission.

Descripción del empleo

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Be advised this recruitment may close at any time without prior notice.

WERE' HIRING

POLICE OFFICER (LATERAL)

LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVE

• Up to $10,000
• $5,000 upon new hire
• $5,000 upon successful completion of probation

SALARY & BENEFITS

$8,333.75 - $10,128.00 Monthly

Plus, eligible pay incentives

Excellent Benefits

• $2,599 monthly benefit bank for health insurance
• City contributions to: 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Retirement Health Savings Plan

The Chino Police Department is seeking experienced, highly motivated, service-oriented sworn law enforcement professionals to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to serving the community with professionalism, integrity, and respect. As a Lateral Police Officer, you will join a department dedicated to excellence, teamwork, and providing exceptional public safety services to those who live, work, and play in the City of Chino.

Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the selection process, which includes attending a Physical Agility Test (PAT), an oral interview, a comprehensive police background investigation, and an administrative review.

The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information, please click on the image below:

Essential Functions

All Assignments

• Build positive relationships with the public by providing assistance, answering questions, and supporting community policing efforts.
• Make presentations to a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention and public awareness. Serves as a liaison to community groups, schools, and neighborhood watch organizations.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, community members, and partner agencies while providing excellent customer service.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws; investigate incidents; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; gather and preserve evidence; and prepare reports and related documentation.
• Make arrests, serve warrants and subpoenas, conduct searches, gather and preserve evidence, transport prisoners, and testify in court.
• Participate in staff briefings, training, and professional development.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on assigned vehicles, firearms, and other department equipment.
• Maintain regular attendance and uphold the Department's and City's Core Values and Mission.

Patrol and Traffic Safety

• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle, foot, or bicycle to prevent crime, protect life and property, and respond to calls for service.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws; investigate crimes, disturbances, and traffic collisions; and complete reports and related documentation.
• Make arrests, serve warrants and subpoenas, conduct searches, gather and preserve evidence, transport prisoners, and testify in court.
• Enforce traffic laws, investigate collisions, direct traffic, provide emergency medical assistance when needed, and assist motorists.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, firearms, and other department equipment, and participate in training and staff development.

Investigator

• Conduct criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, gangs, juveniles, narcotics, and other criminal activity.
• Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; collect and preserve evidence; prepare investigative reports; and testify in court.
• Coordinate with prosecutors and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to prepare cases for prosecution.
• Perform undercover operations and surveillance activities to identify suspects, gather intelligence, and support criminal investigations.

Knowledge of

• California criminal laws, including the Penal and Vehicle Codes.
• Modern law enforcement practices, patrol procedures, investigations, and report writing.
• Laws governing arrest, search and seizure, and the legal rights of citizens.
• Court procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Community-oriented policing and effective public service practices.

Ability to

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including preparing accurate reports and making clear radio transmissions.
• Remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions, and respond effectively during emergencies.
• Build positive relationships with community members, coworkers, and partner agencies while providing excellent customer service.
• Interpret and apply laws, policies, procedures, and regulations with good judgment.
• Observe details, recall information accurately, and handle sensitive or confidential matters with professionalism.
• Operate law enforcement equipment, computers, and software while maintaining required physical fitness standards.
• Work independently, resolve conflicts effe

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D (required), and successful completion of a California POST certified Basic Academy (required).

Experience: One (1) year of current full-time experience as a Police Officer in a California public agency is highly desirable.

Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California POST Basic Certificate and possession of a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.

POST Certificate Requirement: Applicants must attach proof of a valid California POST Basic Certificate to their application at the time of submission. Applications missing required documentation will not be accepted.