Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefit

Equipment reimbursement

Longevity pay

Swing differential

Graveyard differential

Bilingual pay

FTO program

Job summary

The Irvine Police Department is seeking a Police Officer Lateral to join a world-class agency committed to diversity, professionalism, and community partnership. Candidates must be POST-certified or have California Peace Officer experience, with expedited processing for lateral or academy graduate applicants.

Out-of-state laterals are evaluated case-by-case, with POST Waiver required within 3 years. As a Police Officer, you will patrol assigned city areas, respond to calls, enforce laws, and

Qualifications

• Must be POST certified or have California Peace Officer experience.
• Experience as a lateral officer or academy graduate preferred.
• Out-of-state laterals evaluated case-by-case; must complete POST waiver within 3 years if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Investigate crime and enforce traffic regulations.
• Write police reports and testify in court.
• Interface closely with the community.
• Maintain knowledge of local ordinances and state laws.
• Complete a Field Training Officer program for patrol duties.
• Find additional information in the Police Officer job description.

Skills

POST certification

CA Peace Officer

Lateral applicant

Job description

**You must be POST certified or have previous experience as a California Peace Officer to be considered as a Police Officer Lateral** At the City of Irvine, we strive to make a difference within a progressive, forward-thinking organization in an environment that embraces diversity, creativity, and respect. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement as part of a world class agency, the Police Officer position would be an excellent opportunity. Expedited Process: as a Lateral or an Academy Graduate applicant, the written examination and physical agility test is waived. Out-of-State laterals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but are required, at a minimum, to complete the California POST Waiver course within the last 3 years. The Irvine Police Department's geographic policing model ensures a high level of community collaboration, strategic partnerships, and progressive problem solving. As a Police Officer, you will patrol designated areas of the City and respond to calls or complaints while taking necessary action.

Incentive Pay Specialty Pay Shift Differential

• Swing 2%
• Graveyard 4%
• SWAT, CNT, DRE, MAIT, EMT, Drone Team, and Mounted Unit 1.5%
• Bilingual 2%
• Field Training Officer 8%
• Intermediate POST 5%
• Detective, SRO, Traffic, and DARE 6%
• Advanced POST 15.5% (Combined with Intermediate)
• K9 Unit 7.2%
• Annual Health and Wellness Benefit $1,000
• Annual Equipment Reimbursement $300

LONGEVITY PAY (for all law enforcement time) will be assigned at the following benchmarks: Completion of 9 years: 3% Completion of 14 years: 6.09% Completion of 19 years at 10.33%

Our Impact:

• Investigate crime against persons or property, make arrests, and enforce traffic regulations.
• Write police reports, testify in court, and perform other related law enforcement duties.
• Interface closely with all segments of the community.
• Maintain knowledge of local ordinances and state laws, regulations, and City procedures.
• Complete a Field Training Officer (FTO) program to prepare for patrol duties within designated areas of the City.
• Find additional information in the Police Officer job description.