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LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS

Sometimes the grass is greener! Come join the best, and earn up to $160,000 a year! We are a full service agency, offering a variety of specialized assignments – from narcotics, to helicopter pilot, to K9 handler – we have it all. Nearly 60% of our sworn personnel work in specialized units! We also recognize your service time – meaning you could potentially earn longevity pay from the day you’re hired. With an expedited hiring process for laterals (we waive the written and PAT!) and monthly testing, you could be just a couple of months away from joining our team. Come experience what it’s like to partner with a community that supports its Police Department. From good equipment, to paid bonding leave for childbirth and adoptions, to working for a professional and highly regarded agency in the law enforcement community – this truly is a great place to work. Small enough to feel like family, big enough to pursue your dreams. Specialized Assignments FTO School Resource Officer Narcotics Financial Crimes Burglary/Auto Theft Sex Crimes/Assaults Robbery/Homicide Fugitive Apprehension Motors Traffic Investigations Homeless Outreach Mental Health Team Background Investigations Organized Crime Downtown Policing Unit Community Policing K9 Air Support Auxiliary Assignments SWAT Crisis Negotiations Drone Pilot Defensive Tactics EVOC instructor Range Staff EMT DRE and more! Essential Functions Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards. Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid. Provides information and assistance to the public. Emphasizes a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving. Administers first aid to injured persons. Interviews, interrogates and records statements from witnesses, suspects and victims. Identifies relevant facts and prepares written reports on incidents and cases assigned. Apprehends suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically subduing suspects, utilizing self‑defense and arrest control techniques, and utilizing firearms under appropriate conditions. Enforces traffic laws, directs traffic, issues citations and warnings. Investigates accidents and accident scenes. Investigates matters involving juveniles, reports of child neglect and juvenile delinquency and refers juveniles to the appropriate authorities. Serves subpoenas, serves warrants, testifies in court, marks and stores evidence, apprehends suspects, makes arrests as prescribed by law, and confers with City/District Attorney’s Office to provide information for case preparation. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires. Qualifications Experience: Currently employed and in good standing with a California Law Enforcement Agency as a police officer. Education/Training: Graduation from high school or attainment of a State Board of Education issued certificate of proficiency, or attainment of a GED certificate, CHSPE certificate, HiSET certificate, or CPP certificate; Graduation from an accredited California POST Law Enforcement Academy. License(s)/Certification(s): Valid Class C California driver's license. Ability to: Provide exceptional customer service to all employees and vendors; Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct; Deal calmly with angry, upset, and frightened people; Develop necessary skills from on‑the‑job training and meet performance standards within the probationary period; Establish smooth working relationships and effectively resolve interpersonal conflicts; Emphasize a Community-Based Policing philosophy; Foster a teamwork environment; Read, write and comprehend directions in English; Remain poised and controlled in threatening or violent situations; Write clear, accurate, detailed reports based on field notes of events. Knowledge and skills: Exceptional customer service practices; Making independent judgments based on standard policy or procedure. Other Characteristics: Work overtime as requested; Work necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks; Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment; Minimum age 21 years; Applicants of good moral character; Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. * This figure includes incentive pays, e.g., administrative assignment pay, longevity pay, and educational (POST certificate) pay. The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Glendale (CA)