Police Officer (Lateral) - $60K HIRING BONUS ELIGIBLE

Salary : $89,280.00 - $119,652.00 Annually
Location : City of Hemet, 450 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25/26-024
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 12/17/2025


THE CITY
THE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hemet is accepting continuous applications for Police Officer-Lateral - HIRING BONUS ELIGIBLE.

***Hiring Bonus Eligibility Requirements:

• An applicant must be employed as a California full-time police officer with at least three (3) consecutive years of street/patrol specific
  experience at the time that the applicant submitted a job application to the City for the Lateral Police Officer position.
• Three (3) years of experience as a full-time police officer must have occurred at a California POST-certified Police or Sheriff's Department. The following types of experience do not count toward the prerequisite.
  • Street/Patrol experience from an agency outside of California.
  • Prior experience as a military police officer.
  • Prior experience as a correctional officer.
  • Prior experience as a sheriff's deputy working at a county jail or state prison.
• No break in service

Summary Description
Apply immediately for consideration!
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


To view the position's complete details, please click here .

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

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.

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.
Hemet Police Officers Association
Benefits Summary
(Updated January 2026)
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).

• Classic Members: 3% at 55 Formula; 1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on single highest year; employee contributes 12% (no Social Security deduction).
• PEPRA (New) Members: 2.7% at 57 Formula; 1959 survivor benefit; final compensation based on a three-year average; employee contributes 50% of total normal cost, currently 14.75% (no Social Security deduction).

Medical Coverage:

• The City contributes 100% of premium for employee only coverage on the City's Kaiser plans.

Plan Year 2025/2026
(September 2025 - August 2026)
Dental & Vision Coverage:

• The City pays 100% of the premium for dental & vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance:

• The City pays 100% of the premium for a term-life insurance policy of $50,000.
• The City pays 100% of the premium for long-term disability insurance.

Educational Reimbursement:

• The City will provide up to $2,500 per calendar year, subject to terms set forth in the Hemet Police Officers Association MOU.

Leave Accruals:

• Employees earn up to the following amounts of leave:
  • 96 vacation hours per year within the first three years of service
  • 8 hours per month Sick Leave
  • 13 paid holidays per year

Bilingual Pay:

• The City will provide $255.00 per month for eligible assignments based on the City's needs for bilingual skill and successful completion of a test.

Special Compensation:

• K-9 Officer Pay: assigned officers will receive seven (7) hours of overtime pay per pay period.
• Patrol/SRO: assigned officers will receive an additional 2% base salary increase.
• Field Training Officers: assigned officers will receive an additional 10% base salary increase.
• Mandatory Stand-by/On-call: assigned officers will receive $250 per pay period.

Uniform Allowance:

• The City will provide a uniform allowance in the amount of $1,345 per year.

Educational Incentive Pay: (Degrees must be earned from an institution fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in order to qualify for the incentive)

• The City will provide 3% above base pay for officers presently holding a POST Intermediate Certificate or a Bachelor's degree.
• The City will provide an additional 5% above base pay for officers presently holding a POST Advanced Certification or a Master's degree.
  • Maximum 8% combined incentive.

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.
01


Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Please do not indicate "see resume". The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligibility list. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.

• Yes
• No

02


The following information will be used to determine your eligibility to compete for this position. This information will be verified upon certification for employment consideration by Hemet Police Department and during the background investigation. I understand that as part of the qualifying process for Police Officer - Lateral, I will have a: polygraph, psychological, and physical examination, including controlled substances screening, and a thorough background investigation. Any falsification of information or failure to meet the standards listed above will result in my disqualification.NOTE: Before you complete this form, please read all questions carefully.By clicking here, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the qualifying process for this position.

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have your high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, prior to appointment, a Class C valid Driver's License.

• Yes
• No

05


Are you currently employed as a sworn California Peace Officer?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have three (3) consecutive years of street/patrol specific experience as a full-time swornCalifornia Peace Officer?

• Yes
• No

07


How many years do you have as a Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years experience
• 2 to less than 3 years experience
• 3 to less than 4 years experience
• 4 to less than 5 years experience
• 5 or more years experience
• N/A (Academy Enrolled)

08


Are you currently serving probation for any crime (misdemeanor or felony)?

• Yes
• No

09


If your answer is "YES" to any of the following questions, you are not eligible for this position with the Hemet Police Department. Have you ever been CONVICTED of a felony?

• Yes
• No

10


Have you ever been CONVICTED of Domestic Violence?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have any Active Restraining Order?

• Yes
• No

12


Have you ever used illegal drugs in the past five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you used any hallucinogens (mushrooms, LSD, peyote, mescaline, etc.) in the past fifteen (15) years?

• Yes
• No

14


CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Hemet.

• Yes
• No

Required Question