Police Officer: Lateral/Academy Grad - Impact & Growth

Pacific Grove Police Department; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FTO / Corporal / School Resource / Det

Education Incentive Pay up to 6.5%

POST Certificate Pay up to 5.5%

Shift Differential 2.5%

Spanish Bilingual Pay $200 monthly

Job summary

Pacific Grove Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for police officer roles. The position emphasizes professional, responsive, and courteous service, with responsibilities including responding to calls, patrolling the city, enforcing laws, and maintaining public safety.

Essential duties also involve investigations, documentation, and collaboration with other emergency services while upholding department standards and community trust.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
• Must possess a High School diploma, a GED, or higher.
• Must be fingerprinted through local, state, and national systems for the disclosure of criminal records.
• Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service and maintain peace and safety.
• Patrol the City and enforce laws and regulations.
• Investigate crimes and incidents; collect and process evidence.
• Complete detailed reports and required paperwork.
• Coordinate with emergency services and other law enforcement agencies.
• Testify in court as required.

Skills

Patrol duties

Public interactions

Interventions

Traffic regulation

Education

High School diploma/GED

CA POST certification/waiver

Job description

Pacific Grove Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for police officer roles. The position emphasizes professional, responsive, and courteous service, with responsibilities including responding to calls, patrolling the city, enforcing laws, and maintaining public safety.

Essential duties also involve investigations, documentation, and collaboration with other emergency services while upholding department standards and community trust.