Seasoned Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

Garden Grove Police Department; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Grove Police Department is recruiting a Lateral Police Officer to join a diverse team in Garden Grove, CA. You will perform law enforcement duties, engage in community policing, and contribute to investigations while maintaining high professional standards.

Applicants must hold a CA POST Basic certificate (or higher), be a sworn peace officer in CA or eligible for a waiver, and meet physical, vision, and hearing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be currently employed as a sworn peace officer in a California city, county, state or public agency.
• Must possess a valid California POST Basic certificate (or higher).
• Lateral candidates from outside California may be considered if they have a POST waiver.
• Must be in excellent physical condition capable of performing all police duties.
• Bilateral vision at least 20/100, corrected to 20/30; color vision requirements apply.
• Hearing limits as specified by ANSI standards; hearing aids not acceptable.
• Eligible for employment in the United States; valid California Class C license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement and crime prevention within a community policing framework.
• Control traffic flow and enforce state and local laws and ordinances.
• Conduct investigative work and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation

Report writing

Communication

Public cooperation

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Garden Grove Police Department is recruiting a Lateral Police Officer to join a diverse team in Garden Grove, CA. You will perform law enforcement duties, engage in community policing, and contribute to investigations while maintaining high professional standards.

Applicants must hold a CA POST Basic certificate (or higher), be a sworn peace officer in CA or eligible for a waiver, and meet physical, vision, and hearing requirements.