Police Officer: Lateral/Academy Grad — Community Impact

City of Pacific Grove; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Incentive Pay

POST Certificate Pay

Shift Differential

Physical Fitness Incentive Program

Spanish Bilingual Pay

Job summary

City of Pacific Grove seeks a dedicated Police Officer to provide professional, responsive law enforcement services in our coastal community. The role covers patrol duties, traffic safety, investigations, and collaborative engagement with residents and businesses.

Qualifications include POST Academy completion or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, and a California Driver's License. The department values integrity, teamwork, and community partnership.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen at appointment.
• Must graduate from a California POST certified academy or have POST equivalency.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws, preserve peace, and provide community policing.
• Patrol City and respond to calls for service.
• Investigate crimes, document findings, and collect evidence.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain equipment per standards.

Skills

Legal interpretation

Calm under pressure

Diplomacy

Discretion

Investigation skills

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

California POST Academy graduate

POST Certificate eligibility

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Firearms handling

Patrol equipment operation

Job description

City of Pacific Grove seeks a dedicated Police Officer to provide professional, responsive law enforcement services in our coastal community. The role covers patrol duties, traffic safety, investigations, and collaborative engagement with residents and businesses.

Qualifications include POST Academy completion or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, and a California Driver's License. The department values integrity, teamwork, and community partnership.