POLICE OFFICER LATERAL

Lateral Police Officer Incentive Program

Under general direction, perform responsible law enforcement and crime prevention work by patrolling assigned areas and answering calls and complaints; investigating incidents and crimes; making physical arrests; and performing related work as required.

Performs patrol on an assigned shift; conducts property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities; stops and questions suspicious persons; assists with a variety of emergencies; issues citations for violations of laws; prepares reports of incidents and investigations; contacts victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects for detailed interviewing when required; secures statements; may have responsibility for preserving evidence at the scenes of incidents and crimes; follows-up on investigations when assigned; makes arrests of criminals; appears in court proceedings when summoned; books, transports, and has responsibility for the care and safety of detained persons; issues traffic citations and performs traffic control assignments; performs accident investigations; performs a wide range of law enforcement assignments; makes initial and supplementary investigation of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, checks, intelligence, juvenile, narcotics, and others; investigates cases involving missing persons, lost children and runaways; collects material evidence and does crime scene work; performs surveillance of persons and places; apprehends, interrogates and arrests suspects; prepares and submits reports; establishes and maintains liaison with other criminal justice agencies.

Requirements:

• Possession of a basic certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is required, supplemented by college course work from an accredited college or university in police science or related field.

Work Background: Entry Level requires one year of non-sworn California law enforcement experience with concurrent employment by a law enforcement agency or have a separation date of one year or less and be eligible for rehire. Lateral entry requires one year of experience as a police officer in the State of California within the last twelve months.

Knowledge of:

• Modern law enforcement methods, and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, and traffic control
• Criminal law with particular reference to apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in court.
• Recent court decisions affecting police powers.
• Use and care of firearms.

Ability to:

• Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments.
• Make physical arrests of criminals.
• Secure information from others at the scene of incidents.
• Demonstrate keen abilities of observation and memory.
• Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Prepare accurate incident and case reports.
• Use and care for firearms and other police equipment.
• Meet established standards of physical endurance, agility, health, and vision.
• Effectively represent the law enforcement functions of the Department with concerned individuals, organizations, and other governmental agencies
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

Benefits

2025 City of Montebello Benefit Guide (Download PDF reader)

• CalPERS 3% @ 50 or 2.7% @ 57, depending on member status
• CalPERS Classic member employees pay 12% of member contributions to CalPERS
• New CalPERS members pay 15.25% toward their CalPERS retirement
• Longevity pay available up to 15%; Lateral Police Officer eligible for Longevity Pay based on Sworn service time. (Completion of: 3 years 2%, 5 years 4%, 10 years 7%, 15 yrs 10%, 20 years 13%, 25 years 15%)
• 11 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage. maximum paid by City is $1650/per month towards full family coverage.
• Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan
• $30,000 term life insurance
• 12 paid Holidays
• 96 hours of Sick leave annually
• Starting at 80 hours of Vacation leave annually
• 30 hours bereavement leave per eligible incident
• Up to $2,000 per year tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation plan available
• Deferred comp conversion for cash outs
• Bilingual pay up to $150/month
• Retiree Medical Health Benefit
• Uniform Allowance--$950/year
• City-paid Long Term Disability Program
• Education Incentive
• Military Service Incentive
• Health & Wellness Stipend