Police Officer - Lateral

Lateral Police Officer

The City of El Monte is offering a Lateral Police Officer position with a $15,000 signing bonus. The salary range is $91,746.06 - $111,518.92 annually. This full-time position is located in El Monte, CA.

The job involves a wide variety of patrol and related duties, including the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and enforcement of laws and ordinances. Officers patrol areas of the city, conduct surveillance, assist in the preparation of cases, and testify in court. They also serve in specialized departmental roles and provide information and assistance to the public.

Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Examples of typical job functions include :

• Performing community policing duties to deter crime and maintain good community relations.
• Patrolling areas to observe and address suspicious or potential criminal activity.
• Responding to emergency calls and incidents to protect public safety and property.
• Providing information and assistance to the public.
• Observing and controlling traffic situations.
• Making arrests and serving warrants and subpoenas.
• Securing crime scenes and evidence.
• Providing emergency medical attention.
• Preparing and maintaining reports, logs, records, and files.

Qualifications

Knowledge of operations and services of municipal law enforcement, principles and practices of law enforcement, rules of evidence, criminal court system processes, and safety practices is required. Ability to perform law enforcement duties, observe accurately, interpret complex laws, make sound decisions, organize work, operate equipment, communicate effectively, and establish positive working relationships is also required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field. Experience includes current employment by a California Police Department for a minimum of one year and possession of a valid California Driver's License and Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

Additional Information

Physical demands include mobility to work in a patrol and field environment, vision to operate vehicles and read materials, and hearing and speech to communicate. Environmental conditions include exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, moving vehicles, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.