Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate

Redlands Police Department; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlands Police Department seeks a sworn officer to enforce laws, conduct investigations, and manage traffic while supporting community policing efforts.

Under general supervision, you will patrol assigned areas, respond to calls, collect evidence, testify in court, and participate in training and community programs; requires POST certification and a valid California license.

Job description

Hiring Incentive and Payment Schedule

$12,500 HIRING INCENTIVE

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

• $5,000 paid at the time of hire
• $5,000 at successful completion of probation
• $2,500 at the end of two years of employment

Additional Salary under POST Certification Pay

• 5% for Basic
• 14% for Intermediate
• 22.5% for Advanced

Physical Agility Test (PAT) is scheduled for October 20, 2026.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Exercises no supervision.Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrols a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discovers and prevents crimes and checks property for physical security; apprehends and arrests offenders;
• Responds to general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents;
• Investigates crimes and suspicious circumstances;
• Collects, processes, photographs and presents evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence;
• Identifies and interviews suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses;
• Performs drunk driving and commercial vehicle checkpoints;
• Testifies and presents evidence in court;
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses;
• Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public;
• Takes an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention;
• Takes custody of lost and found property;
• Prepares reports on criminal or civil matters;
• Assists in the custody, care, transportation, and welfare of prisoners;
• Furnishes information and directions to the public;
• Promotes community policing, explains laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes to citizens;
• Attends community meetings and participates in community-based programs;
• Participates in training courses and programs; and
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Lateral Requirements

Experience

Currently employed as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency; OR

Previous employment as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency. Must have: a Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy); And possession of a valid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Some college work is desirable.

Academy Graduate

Experience

• Completion of a California Commissions Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) basic training Academy.
• One year of experience working with the public is desirable.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Some college work is desirable.

General Requirements

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of valid class C driver license and acceptable driving record;
• Currently employed Police Officers: Possession of a Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy).
• Previously employed Police Officers: Possession of a Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST.-certified training academy); And a VALID California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.

Special Requirements

• Weight in proportion to height as determined by examining physician.
• Uncorrected vision of at least 20/80 each eye, corrected to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses and free from color blindness.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift up to 50 lbs;
• Endure exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
• Available for shift work, on‑call, and stand‑by.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

Employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:

1. Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy).
2. Valid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate, if applicable.

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