Bicycle Police Officer (Seasonal)

Salary: $47.74 - $52.95 Hourly
Location : South Lake Tahoe, CA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 202600018
Department: Police / 02120 Patrol Operations
Opening Date: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description


The City of South Lake Tahoe Police Department is seeking a seasonal Bicycle Officerto support increased summer public safety operations throughout the community. This position is a fully sworn peace officer role assigned to bicycle patrol during the summer season, with responsibility for proactive law enforcement, high-visibility patrol, community engagement, traffic and pedestrian safety, ordinance enforcement, and rapid response in areas with heavy seasonal activity. The ideal candidate is an experienced law enforcement professional who can work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain positive public contact while patrolling bike paths and high-traffic locations.
Typical Qualifications
Requirements:

• Possession of California POST Basic Certificate (attach to application)
• CA POST 40 hour Basic Traffic Investigation completion (attach to application)
• CA POST Continuing Professional Training (CPT) up to date
• Must be currently employed as a CA Peace Officer as defined in PC 830.1 or PC 830.2
• Prior experience working as a law enforcement officer on a bicycle
• Knowledge and experience enforcing applicable laws pertaining to e-bikes, e-scooters, bicycles, and scooters on both roadways and bike paths.
• Knowledge of laws pertaining to different types of paths and bike lanes (Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV)

Preferred:

• Completion of CA POST 40 hour bicycle patrol course

*Attach a letter of interest to your application explaining your experience conducting enforcement on a bicycle *
01


Do you possess a California P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training) Basic Certificate or are you certified as a Level I Reserve?

• Yes
• No

02


Have you successfully completed and graduated from a P.O.S.T. certified Basic Course by date of application?

• Yes
• No

03


If you have had a three (3) year or longer break from the basic course completion date, have you successfully completed the basic course waiver process as defined by P.O.S.T. by the date of this application?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

04


Do you have a CA POST 40 hour Basic Traffic Investigation certification?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you attached all required documents, including a cover letter, to your application? Incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed.

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have any relatives currently working for the City of South Lake Tahoe? If yes, please list their name.
Required Question