Police Officer - Lateral/Academy Graduate

Cathedral City Police Department; Cathedral City (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canine Handler Premium

Field Training Officer Premium

Gang Officer Premium

Homeless Liaison Premium

Special Assignments Premium

Motor Officer Premium

PACT Team Premium

School Resource Officer Premium

Job summary

The City of Cathedral City Police Department invites application for becoming a peace officer. The position involves enforcing laws, protecting life and property, investigating crimes, and testifying in court while delivering professional public safety service.

Ideal candidates are POST-certified with a high school diploma, ready for continuous training and able to work varied shifts. Eligible for U.S. citizenship and clear background investigations are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• POST Basic Certificate is required for lateral applicants.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible for citizenship; clean background per POST rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of peace officer duties to protect life and property.
• Enforce laws, conduct criminal investigations and testify as needed.
• Provide information and assistance to the public; pursue ongoing training.

Skills

Physical fitness

Good moral character

Education

High school diploma

POST Basic Certificate

College-level classes in police science or administration of justice

Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGING BUT REWARDING CAREER? IF SO, THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY IS LOOKING FOR YOU! The City of Cathedral City is seeking enthusiastic women and men interested in establishing a challenging career in Public Safety. We are accepting applications from current and newly sworn in peace officers. This recruitment will remain open in order to maintain an active eligibility list.

MISSION STATEMENT

Provide the community with progressive and professional police services dedicated to ensure public order, a sense of community well-being and a responsiveness with integrity and excellence.

THE POSITION

DEPARTMENT: POLICE

ANNUAL SALARY: $90,963 - $120,810

BARGAINING UNIT: CCPOA (Cathedral City Police Officers Association)

The Ideal Candidate, under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinanences, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and provision of information and assistance to the public; performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Graduation from a POST-certified Basic Academy within the last 3 years
• Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate required for Lateral Applicants
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship
• College-level classes in police science, administration of justice or a related field are desired
• Good physical fitness and mental health as required by POST standards

Other Requirements:

• Must meet California peace officer standards including, but not limited to: not currently on probation for a misdemeanor; no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned); good moral character as determined by thorough background investigation (this includes a polygraph examination and/or computer voice stress analysis); submission of fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check; and found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to work day, night, weekend and holiday shifts; and be available for call-out as required.
• Must be able to obtain required P.O.S.T. certification and maintain firearms qualification.
• Must be twenty-one years of age by the time of appointment.

For out of state applicants, you will need to obtain a Basic Course Waiver from the California POST Agency.

Academy Graduate candidates who have more than a one (1) year gap between certification and employment must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network at www.NationalTestingNetwork.com . NTN scores must have been issued within the last 6 months from the date when you submitted your application with the City.

The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Why work for the City of Cathedral City?

The City of Cathedral City Police Department offers amazing benefits and a variety of career opportunities to further enhance your skills.

What Cathedral City has to Offer:

Special Assignments Include (stipends per pay period):

• Canine Handler (Canine Officer/Animal Premium) $250
• Field Training Officer (Training Premium) $250
• Gang Officer (Gang Detail Assignment Premium) $250
• Homeless Liaison (Police Liaison Premium) $250
• Investor including: traffic, narcotics, RAID, auto theft, real estate task force, detective (Police Investigator Premium) $250
• Motor Officer, when assigned to motor (Motorcycle Patrol Premium) $250
• PACT Team (Police liaison premium) $250
• School Resource Officer (Police liaison premium) $250