Police Officer Lateral

City of Redwood City; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redwood City is seeking a Lateral Police Officer to join the Redwood City Police Department. The ideal candidate will hold a California P.O.S.T. basic, intermediate, or advanced certificate and have completed at least 12 months as a sworn officer, with three or more years preferred.

The role requires completion of required coursework, a valid California driver’s license, and the ability to meet all P.O.S.T. regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Possess a California P.O.S.T. basic, intermediate, or advanced certificate.
• Completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university (60 units or more is preferred).
• Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Physically capable of passing the California P.O.S.T. medical examination job requirements.
• Meet all regulatory requirements for becoming a Peace Officer with a California P.O.S.T. agency.
• Minimum of 12 months continuous experience as a sworn California law enforcement officer including successful completion of the employing agency probation period. Three or more years of experience is desirable.

Education

30 semester units from an accredited college or university

California P.O.S.T. basic, intermediate, or advanced certificate

Job description

Police Officer Lateral

Vision for the future

The Redwood City Police Department strives to be a standard-bearer for the law enforcement profession. We seek to develop and utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their professional growth. As a progressive police department, we seek to employ officers with a broad spectrum of experience, education, and experiences that will help us deliver superior police emphasizing community-based policing, community interaction, and collaborative problem solving to the valued members of our community. We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities' needs are the foundation of superior police service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training & Experience:

• Possess a California P.O.S.T. basic, intermediate, or advanced certificate.
• Completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university (60 units or more is preferred).
• Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Physically capable of passing the California P.O.S.T. medical examination job requirements.
• Meet all regulatory requirements for becoming a Peace Officer with a California P.O.S.T. agency.

To be considered for a Lateral Police Officer appointment, candidates must have:

• Minimum of 12 months continuous experience as a sworn California law enforcement officer including successful completion of the employing agency probation period. Three or more years of experience is desirable.
• Well-established record of distinguished service and have consistently demonstrated excellence in their assignments as law enforcement officers.