POLICE OFFICER LATERAL

Job Opportunity

The City of Montebello is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Lateral Police Officer Incentive Program. This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,608.00 - $125,646.00 annually and is located at 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA.

This job posting may be closed at any time without notice. MPOA members will receive a 5% increase in July 2025 & a 2.5% in July 2026. Additionally, there is a Lateral Police Officer Incentive Program of $10,000.00 available.

Under general direction, the successful candidate will 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing patrol on an assigned shift
• Conducting property checks on businesses and homes for burglary and other criminal activities
• Stopping and questioning suspicious persons
• Assisting with a variety of emergencies
• Issuing citations for violations of laws
• Preparing reports of incidents and investigations
• Contacting victims, witnesses, complainants, and suspects for detailed interviewing when required
• Securing statements and preserving evidence at the scenes of incidents and crimes
• Following-up on investigations when assigned
• Making arrests of criminals
• Appearing in court proceedings when summoned
• Booking, transporting, and ensuring the care and safety of detained persons
• Issuing traffic citations and performing traffic control assignments
• Performing accident investigations
• Performing a wide range of law enforcement assignments
• Making initial and supplementary investigation of crimes in areas such as personal violence, theft, checks, intelligence, juvenile, narcotics, and others
• Investigating cases involving missing persons, lost children, and runaways
• Collecting material evidence and doing crime scene work
• Performing surveillance of persons and places
• Apprehending, interrogating, and arresting suspects
• Preparing and submitting reports

Requirements include:

• 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 should provide the required knowledge and abilities. 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 include:

• 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
• 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