Police Officer (Lateral) – Modern Policing

Vallejo Police Department; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Comp Time

Uniform Allowance/$1,142 per year

Bilingual Pay

On Duty Workout Program

4/10 or 3/12.5 shifts

Job summary

Vallejo Police Department in Vallejo, California seeks a Police Officer (Lateral) to join a professional, community‑focused team dedicated to protecting life and property. Ideal candidates understand modern policing and possess excellent verbal and written communication; POST certified academy within the last 12 months is highly desirable.

The department offers varied specialized assignments (Detective, SWAT, K-9, Bike, School Resource Officer) and generous benefits, including CalPERS retirement

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Graduation from a POST certified academy within the last 12 months is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enforces local, state and federal laws and ordinances.
• Patrols assigned area in a car, on a motorcycle, or on foot.
• Protects persons and property during emergencies and non-emergencies.
• Responds to calls related to protection of life and property.
• Prepares reports of arrests and incidents; testifies in court.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

POST-certified academy

Job description

Vallejo Police Department in Vallejo, California seeks a Police Officer (Lateral) to join a professional, community‑focused team dedicated to protecting life and property. Ideal candidates understand modern policing and possess excellent verbal and written communication; POST certified academy within the last 12 months is highly desirable.

The department offers varied specialized assignments (Detective, SWAT, K-9, Bike, School Resource Officer) and generous benefits, including CalPERS retirement