Police Officer (Lateral)

The City

The City of Hemet is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Hemet is accepting continuous applications for Police Officer-Lateral (experienced). Apply immediately for consideration!

3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Effective July 2025

Summary Description

The City of Hemet is seeking highly motivated, career and community-oriented Police Officer Laterals to fill current and anticipated vacancies in the department. The ideal candidates should be able to apply the concepts of community-oriented policing, while maintaining an effective enforcement profile.

Note : "Lateral" is defined as current employment with a POST recognized law enforcement agency as a peace officer; or previous employment with a POST recognized law enforcement agency as a peace officer with a break-in-service not exceeding three (3) years. Candidates exceeding a break in service of more than three (3) years must have completed a POST Requalification course prior to time of application. Out of state applicants must have achieved a California POST Basic Course Waiver.

About the Department : Do you want to work for an agency where you can make a direct impact on your community? You can make a difference by joining one of the most progressive and professional police departments in Southern California. The Hemet Police Department is an advanced agency devoted to community policing through proactive enforcement of laws, crime prevention activities, and extensive community involvement. Our community has shown strong support of its police department throughout its 100-year history. Hemet Police Department offers a variety of special assignment positions including motorcycle officer, school resource officer, investigator, narcotics officer, field training officer, gang officer, canine handler, and SWAT. Patrol officers currently work mixed 3 / 12 and 4 / 10 shifts. Other non-traditional work schedules have been implemented by various bureaus within the department. Currently the City also deploys an assigned vehicle program for officers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Supplemental Information

To apply : Submit an online application by the posted deadline with the following considerations :

• Complete all required fields on the application
• Attach a copy of one of the following : Basic POST Certificate, POST Requalification, or California POST Basic Course Waiver

If you do not attach the required certificates, your application will not be considered.

Special Requirements : Applicants must : (1) Possess a valid Class C California Driver License; and (2) Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, fingerprinting, and a medical examination which will include a pre-employment drug screening.

As required by Commission Regulation 1008 : Police Officer-Lateral applicants who have had a break of employment of three (3) years or more than three (3) years as a Peace Officer must have completed their re-qualifications course prior to time of application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application forms but may be attached. Candidates who require reasonable accommodation in the selection process should state their needs in writing when submitting an application package. The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City reserves the right to rate applicants based on a review of the application materials and to invite only the most qualified applicants to participate in the selection process.

Hemet Police Officers Association Benefits Summary (Updated July 2024)

The following is a summary of the provided benefits to full-time employees in the Hemet Police Officers unit. For further information, please refer to the Hemet Police Officers Association MOU.

Retirement : The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

Medical Coverage :

Plan Year 2024 / 2025 (September 2024- August 2025)

Dental & Vision Coverage :

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance :

Educational Reimbursement :

Leave Accruals :

Bilingual Pay :

Special Compensation :

Uniform Allowance :

Educational Incentive Pay :

Note : The provisions of this summary do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this summary may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contributions toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract negotiations between the recognized employee association and the City of Hemet.