Police Officer-Lateral

Lateral Police Officer

The City of Lodi Police Department is currently recruiting for Lateral Police Officer. Qualified applicants must be currently employed as a Sworn Police Officer with another agency.

The Lodi Police Department is a diverse organization located in the heart of the Central Valley. We proudly serve a supportive community of 67,000 residents. We are committed to the 30x30 initiative, which is a pledge to increase women recruited by 30% by 2030. Women and those with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

We have a wide range of collateral duties that include SWAT, Mobile Field Force, UAV, Field Evidence Technician, Motors, K9, and School Resource Officer.

$3,000 at completion of Field Training Program (6-8 weeks)

$3,000 at completion of probationary period

$4,000 at completion of one additional year of employment

with satisfactory performance review

All applications and supplemental questions must be completed fully and submitted on an official City of Lodi application form. (Do not state "See Resume" on your application or supplemental questionnaire)

Job descriptions are intended to present a broad and general range of duties which includes, purpose, responsibilities, and scope of work. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving community-based policing practices in the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information to the public; performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department; and performs related work as required.

Receives direct supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Patrols an assigned area in police vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot; answers calls for the protection of life and private property, and the enforcement of City, County and State laws; diffuses potential volatile situations, and determines appropriate course of action when faced with potentially violent situations. Identify suspects and arrest/book appropriate individuals into custody, and completes appropriate written reports; serves warrants and subpoenas; conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, accidents, deaths and other disturbances; collects and preserves evidence for court; determines what evidence should be collected; Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; warns drivers against unlawful practices, issues citations and makes arrests as the situation warrants; conducts investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents; directs traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at emergency or congested situations; Collects, processes, photographs and presents evidence using scientific techniques including fingerprints, fibers, blood and related physical evidence; Conducts covert, undercover investigations as assigned; develops and maintains contacts with potential informants; 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; Conducts staff recruitment background investigations; Takes an active role in public education relative to crime prevention duties as required; may participate in public education programs and make presentations regarding traffic safety and a variety of crime prevention topics; may serve as department representative to other public agencies, tasks forces, or committees. Practices principles of community oriented policing; actively engages the community to work together to solve problems of crime, disorder and safety issues and to improve the quality of life for everyone in the community; Perform other duties related to the operation of the department and the City including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.

Knowledge of: Modern police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques; Proper operation of a variety of specialized police equipment and vehicles; offense and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory; appropriate instantaneous responses to life-threatening and otherwise volatile law enforcement situations Federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding civil, criminal, and traffic violations and the conduct of law enforcement operations including arrest, search, seizure, incarceration, interrogation, investigation, and the use of deadly force; City streets, buildings and geography. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Community Oriented Policing and problem solving.

Ability to: Interpret and enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality; analyze situations quickly and objectively, and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; safe use and appropriate use of firearms and other weapons; Foster and develop collaborative partnerships with community members and organizations to pro-actively solve problems; Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks Maintain department physical fitness standards for the purpose of pursuing, subduing, and arresting suspect, and defending against physical assault; Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports; learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system; understand and carry out oral and written directions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Work in a team based environment to achieve common goals; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education & Experience Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is: Experience Currently employed as a Sworn Police Officer. Education High school graduation or equivalent (General Educational Development certificate is acceptable); meet minimum peace officer requirements as established by P.O.S.T, and a graduate of a California Basic P.O.S.T. police academy. Driver's License Possession of a valid Driver's License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Age Must be at least 20 years of age at time of examination and 21 years at the date of appointment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee may have exposure to blood borne pathogens, possible fights and confrontations, and contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.