Police Officer - Lateral: High Salary & Community Impact

City of Campbell River; Campbell (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Police Department invites applications for the Police Officer - Lateral position. This sworn role enforces Federal, State and Municipal laws and conducts patrols by car, motorcycle or on foot, responding to calls and investigating incidents in Campbell.

The Department seeks diverse candidates committed to Service, Justice, and Fairness. Lateral transfers only; entry-level Police Officer Trainee applicants should apply separately. Probationary period follows swearing-in.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university.
• POST approved basic academy.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Enforces Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances.
• Performs patrol duties in cars, on motorcycles or bicycles, and on foot.
• Enforces State and local traffic laws to regulate traffic, and investigates accidents.
• Answers calls for service and the protection of life and property.
• Makes arrests as required and testifies in court.
• Performs crime prevention duties and community relations activities.
• Prepares reports and maintains departmental equipment.
• May relieve or assist Records or Communications personnel.

Skills

POST Certification

Law enforcement knowledge

Public safety communication

Community relations

Decision making

Education

60 sem units / 90 quarter units

POST basic academy

Job description

Campbell Police Department invites applications for the Police Officer - Lateral position. This sworn role enforces Federal, State and Municipal laws and conducts patrols by car, motorcycle or on foot, responding to calls and investigating incidents in Campbell.

The Department seeks diverse candidates committed to Service, Justice, and Fairness. Lateral transfers only; entry-level Police Officer Trainee applicants should apply separately. Probationary period follows swearing-in.