Police Officer Lateral

Police Officer Lateral

The City of Azusa is seeking qualified candidates for the Police Officer Lateral position within the Police Department. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of $97,585.78 - $118,616.13 annually. The position is located at 725 Alameda Street, Azusa, CA.

To be considered for this role, applicants must be actively employed by another POST-certified agency to transfer. The deadline to apply is immediate, as this recruitment may close without notice once the department's needs have been met. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis, and the eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Required attachments with resume include a post basic certificate and resume detailing experience, education, and training relevant to the position, covering at least the past ten years of employment history, with the most recent experience listed first. At least three professional references, excluding relatives, are also required.

The Police Officer Lateral position involves patrolling assigned areas to prevent crime and enforce law and order, conducting investigations, and performing related duties as required. This lateral classification requires sworn peace officer status and may involve duties such as traffic safety, investigations, and other functions as assigned.

Applicants must meet specific qualifications, including successful completion of a POST certified basic academy and at least one year of employment as a law enforcement officer with a California POST approved agency. Knowledge of law enforcement practices, techniques, and procedures is essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly, observe accurately, and establish effective relationships with the community.

Special requirements include meeting California police officer selection standards, passing an oral interview, background investigation, medical evaluation, drug screening, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and administrative interview, and holding a valid, current California Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

The City of Azusa offers a wide variety of benefits, including flexible work schedules, annual cost of living increases, CalPERS retirement, city-paid deferred compensation, health reimbursement account contribution, education incentive, bilingual pay, longevity premium, and a $1,700 monthly flexible benefit/medical contribution, among others.