Police Officer - Lateral

Walnut Creek Police Department; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walnut Creek Police Department is seeking Police Officers who will protect and serve a community-focused city with integrity, professionalism, and respect. After probation with your current department, you are encouraged to apply to join our department family and contribute to public safety.

Officers will patrol designated areas, respond to incidents, make arrests, investigate crimes, and participate in community outreach.

Qualifications

• High school graduation (or equivalent).
• Completion of 60 semester units from a recognized college or university (up to 15 units from the police academy may be combined with other college units to meet the 60 semester units).
• Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate (out-of-state applicants may also be eligible for hire as a Lateral candidate by successful completion of the "Basic Course Waiver Process" administered by California P.O.S.T.).
• Successful completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer. If you are currently on probation at your present agency, and have never passed probation as a Police Officer previously, please apply through the “Academy Graduate” application process.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of laws and regulations; responds to and investigates reported disorders or crimes; notes and reports complaints, accidents, offenses and damages to property; reports abandoned or damaged vehicles; directs traffic.
• Makes arrests and advises suspects of rights; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; inspects crime scenes and questions witnesses; checks alibis of suspects and attempts to determine the validity of statements made; analyzes clues and information related to a crime to determine how it was committed; reviews modus operandi of known criminals in attempting to determine relationships between criminals and crimes under investigation; reports on the progress of investigations and prepares assigned cases for court; serves warrants; appears in court to testify regarding arrests, citations and other law enforcement activities.
• Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime; provides information and assistance to the public; issues warnings and citations to traffic law violators and inspects vehicles; searches and transports prisoners.
• Conducts special investigations and projects; makes public presentations to schools, businesses, and neighborhood groups; assists in the training and development of new employees.
• May act as temporary supervisor or Watch Commander.

Education

High school graduation (or equivalent)

Completion of 60 semester units from a recognized college or university

Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate

Successful completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer

Job description

Visit www.JoinWalnutCreekPD.com to learn more about how to level up your career in law enforcement with Walnut Creek!

Are you a current Police Officer looking for a thriving, community-oriented city to protect and serve? At the City of Walnut Creek, Police Officers serve with integrity, professionalism, and respect. If this sounds like you and you have successfully completed probation with your current department, we encourage you to apply to join the Walnut Creek Police Department family!

Read more about the requirements to become a Police Officer in Walnut Creek below (under “Qualification Guidelines”). The following job duties represent many of those required of Police Officers at the City of Walnut Creek:

Police Officer Duties

• Patrols an assigned area for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of laws and regulations; responds to and investigates reported disorders or crimes; notes and reports complaints, accidents, offenses and damages to property; reports abandoned or damaged vehicles; directs traffic.
• Makes arrests and advises suspects of rights; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; inspects crime scenes and questions witnesses; checks alibis of suspects and attempts to determine the validity of statements made; analyzes clues and information related to a crime to determine how it was committed; reviews modus operandi of known criminals in attempting to determine relationships between criminals and crimes under investigation; reports on the progress of investigations and prepares assigned cases for court; serves warrants; appears in court to testify regarding arrests, citations and other law enforcement activities.
• Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime; provides information and assistance to the public; issues warnings and citations to traffic law violators and inspects vehicles; searches and transports prisoners.
• Conducts special investigations and projects; makes public presentations to schools, businesses, and neighborhood groups; assists in the training and development of new employees.
• May act as temporary supervisor or Watch Commander.

Please see the Police Officer class specification for a complete description of this classification's representative duties, requirements, working conditions, and physical requirements.

Education and Experience

• High school graduation (or equivalent);
• Completion of 60 semester units from a recognized college or university (up to 15 units from the police academy may be combined with other college units to meet the 60 semester units);
• Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate (out-of-state applicants may also be eligible for hire as a Lateral candidate by successful completion of the "Basic Course Waiver Process" administered by California P.O.S.T.); and
• Successful completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer. If you are currently on probation at your present agency, and have never passed probation as a Police Officer previously, please apply through the “Academy Graduate” application process.

Note: if you do not meet the criteria above, you may qualify for the Police Officer – Trainee or Police Officer – Academy Graduate recruitments. If you apply to the incorrect Police Officer recruitment announcement based on your experience, you may be asked to submit your application anew. If you’re unsure which recruitment you’re most qualified for, please email us at [e-mail] for guidance prior to applying.

Special Requirements

• Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Candidate must meet City's medical standards pertaining to physical requirements prior to employment.
• Safely drive a vehicle under a variety of conditions.
• Handle, maintain, and use weapons.
• Subdue attackers using batons, tasers, pepper spray, control holds.
• Use restraining devices.
• Know and apply city and departmental policies and all laws applicable to performance of duties.
• Respond to citizen inquiries in person, via telephone and in writing.
• Administer CPR and other first aid.
• Lift, carry, drag and pull people and objects.
• Be able to communicate with citizens in times of emergency.
• Administer roadside sobriety tests and use chemical kits.
• Produce computer generated reports.

Applicants considered for appointment to this position will be subject to a thorough background investigation (consisting of, but not limited to, criminal history, Department of Justice and FBI fingerprinting, DMV driving history review, credit check, previous/current employment references, and personal references), pre-placement medical exam including drug screening, a physical agility exam, and a psychological exam. The City reserves the right to request a candidate to submit to a polygraph exam.

The City of Walnut Creek is committed to providing a workforce with the highest standards of integrity and honesty. Honesty and integrity will be closely evaluated throughout the background process. All information provide