Police Officer - Lateral

$12,500 HIRING INCENTIVE

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

$5,000 paid at the time of hire

$5,000 at successful completion of probation

$2,500 at end of two years of employment

POST Certification Pay

5% for Basic

14% for Intermediate

22.5% for Advanced

2% Salary Increase in July 2025

This is a continuous recruitment which will remain open until filled. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

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;

Lateral Requirements

Experience :

Education :

Academy Trained or Academy Student

Experience :

Education :

General Requirements

Licensesand Certificates :

Possession and maintenance of a valid regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy).

Possession and maintenance of a valid regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST.-certified training academy).

Special Requirements :

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment :

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

The City of Redlands reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.

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 :

alid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate, if applicable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submittedby the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug / alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org

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