Police Officer - Lateral

Visit to learn more about how to level up your career in law enforcement with Walnut Creek! Are you a current Police Officer looking for a thriving, community‑oriented city to protect and serve? At the City of Walnut Creek, Police Officers serve with integrity, professionalism, and respect. If this sounds like you and you have successfully completed probation with your current department, we encourage you to apply to join the Walnut Creek Police Department family! Read more about the requirements to become a Police Officer in Walnut Creek below (under “Qualification Guidelines”). Responsibilities The following job duties represent many of those required of Police Officers at the City of Walnut Creek: Patrols an assigned area for the prevention and detection of crime and enforcement of laws and regulations; responds to and investigates reported disorders or crimes; notes and reports complaints, accidents, offenses and damages to property; reports abandoned or damaged vehicles; directs traffic. Makes arrests and advises suspects of rights; prepares reports on arrests and property impounded; inspects crime scenes and questions witnesses; checks alibis of suspects and attempts to determine the validity of statements made; analyzes clues and information related to a crime to determine how it was committed; reviews modus operandi of known criminals in attempting to determine relationships between criminals and crimes under investigation; reports on the progress of investigations and prepares assigned cases for court; serves warrants; appears in court to testify regarding arrests, citations and other law enforcement activities. Observes and reports conditions conducive to crime; provides information and assistance to the public; issues warnings and citations to traffic law violators and inspects vehicles; searches and transports prisoners. Conducts special investigations and projects; makes public presentations to schools, businesses, and neighborhood groups; assists in the training and development of new employees. May act as temporary supervisor or Watch Commander. Please see the Police Officer class specification for a complete description of this classification's representative duties, requirements, working conditions, and physical requirements. Education and Experience High school graduation (or equivalent). Completion of 60 semester units from a recognized college or university (up to 15 units from the police academy may be combined with other college units to meet the 60 semester units). Possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate (out‑of‑state applicants may also be eligible for hire as a Lateral candidate by successful completion of the Basic Course Waiver Process administered by California P.O.S.T.). Successful completion of the probationary period as a Police Officer. If you are currently on probation at your present agency, please apply through the Academy Graduate application process. Special Requirements Possession of or ability to obtain, prior to employment, a Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record. Candidate must meet City's medical standards pertaining to physical requirements prior to employment. Safely drive a vehicle under a variety of conditions. Handle, maintain, and use weapons. Subdue attackers using batons, tasers, pepper spray, control holds. Use restraining devices. Know and apply city and departmental policies and all laws applicable to performance of duties. Respond to citizen inquiries in person, via telephone and in writing. Administer CPR and other first aid. Lift, carry, drag and pull people and objects. Be able to communicate with citizens in times of emergency. Administer roadside sobriety tests and use chemical kits. Produce computer generated reports. Applicants must apply online at to be eligible for consideration. The application and answers to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and candidates meeting all required qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list. Applicants on the list will be invited to participate in the testing process which will include an interview with the Police Recruitment Team. Successful candidates will be interviewed by the Police Chief. Applicants considered for appointment to this position will be subject to a thorough background investigation, pre‑placement medical exam including drug screening, a physical agility exam, and a psychological exam. The City reserves the right to request a candidate to submit to a polygraph exam. All information provided by applicants is required to be truthful and accurate; failure to do so may result in disqualification. If special accommodations are necessary at any stage of the examination process, please provide the Human Resources Department with advanced notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request. All public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon to assist in the event of natural or man‑made disasters. *This job announcement may close without notice when a sufficient number of applications have been received. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Walnut Creek