Police Officer - Lateral

Santa Barbara Police Department; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus up to $20,000

Relocation allowance up to $7,500

Job summary

The City of Santa Barbara Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officer positions. We offer a path to a rewarding career in a community-oriented department with potential bonuses and relocation assistance for qualifying candidates.

Special pay opportunities exist for bilingual skills, education, and various assignments. Eligibility includes POST certification and a valid California driver's license. See Benefits tab for more details.

Qualifications

• Pass a POST-approved Academy and possess a POST Basic Certificate.
• Valid California Driver's License at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime-prevention work for protection of life and property.
• Patrols assigned areas by vehicle, motorcycle, or on foot and enforces laws and ordinances.
• Responds to calls for public service, conducts preliminary investigations, and testifies in court.

Job description

The City of Santa Barbara is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for Police Officer positions within the Police Department.

Hiring Bonus up to $20,000; Relocation Allowance up to $7,500 for qualifying candidates

ABOUT US

At the City of Santa Barbara, the best part of our organization is our people. As a City of Santa Barbara employee, you will work in an environment with other motivated individuals who are passionate about their work. We strive to provide employees with the support they need to thrive. Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here.

The mission of the Police Department is to operate under a community-oriented policing philosophy, create and maintain a safe community where people can live in peace without the fear of crime. Work in a department where character counts, performance and excellence are celebrated, a place that helps employees develop and grow, and an environment that listens, learns, invites and inspires new ideas. Read more about the Police Department here.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, performs law enforcement & crime prevention work for the protection of life & property; patrols assigned area in police car, on motorcycle or on foot, enforcing federal, state & municipal laws & ordinances; issues warnings & citations for violations; responds to a variety of calls for public service; maintains constant radio contact with communications center; conducts preliminary investigations; testifies in court; apprehends, arrests & books suspects; & does other work as required.

SPECIAL PAY:

Officers may qualify for a variety of special pays in addition to the salary listed above including: bilingual pay, educational pay for Intermediate & Advanced Post Certificates, & bonus pay for special assignments such as Detective, Investigator, Canine Handler, F.T.O., DARE, Beat Coordinator, D.D.T., Community Relations, Training Officer, Traffic, School Resource Officer & a variety of grant funded assignments.

Candidates may be eligible for additional pay depending on qualifications and specialty. Please see the Benefits tab for more information.

Eligibility:

To be eligible as a Police Officer-Lateral candidate, applicant must have passed a P.O.S.T. approved Academy & possess a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate, or for out-of-state applicants completion of the "Basic Course Waiver Process" administered by P.O.S.T., by the time of appointment.

Knowledge of:

Oral & written communication skills required for report writing, verbal explanations of the law & court testimony; Basic Peace Officer Standards of Conduct & public relations.

Skill in:

Using & maintaining firearms & police-related equipment.

Ability to:

Think & act quickly in emergency situations, assess the situation accurately & apply police training & proper conduct in stressful situations; make accurate observations, document & communicate details, & recognize hazards, potential hazards, & crime problems; understand & follow written & oral directions & established police procedures; deal tactfully & effectively with members of the community & explain laws, rules & regulations; accurately communicate details of a situation in courtroom testimony; learn procedures & techniques involved in specialized police work such as crime scene investigations, traffic investigations & detective work; learn & enforce the applicable Federal, State & Municipal codes & Motor Vehicle Codes, including laws of arrest, search & seizure. Ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

License Requirement:

Applicant must possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Traffic positions may require possession or acquisition of a Class "M" California Driver's License to operate motorcycles.

Age:

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.

Physical:

Weight proportionate to height, normal hearing & color vision; at least 20/100 vision, correctable to 20/25 (20/200 correctable to 20/25 with soft contact lenses); excellent health. Must also meet physical & psychological standards required to perform Police Officer duties.

The selection process may consist of the following:

• Oral Exam
• Physical Agility Exam (Pass/Fail)
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Psychological Evaluation
• Medical Examination and Controlled Substances Screening