Police Officer (Lateral)

Salary : $66,600.00 - $80,952.00 Annually
Location : Sanger, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 4:00 PM Pacific


Description


Under general supervision on an assigned shift; performs a variety of law enforcement and modern crime prevention work; controls traffic flow; patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary; performs investigative work; and other related law enforcement work as required.

Qualifications & Examples of Duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Education:

• Currently employed as a Peace Officer in California as defined in California Penal Code Sections 830-832 for a minimum 24 consecutive months
• Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and supplemental courses or special training in law enforcement work.

License Required:
Possession of an appropriate valid California operator's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Medical Requirements:
Must meet prior to appointment, and maintain during employment with the Sanger Police Department, medical, health and physical standards as required by the department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Strength, stamina, coordination and balance to stand and walk for long periods, bend and reach to conduct inspections, climb up and down ladders, run in pursuit of detainees, physically restrain uncooperative and violent individuals, drive vehicles in high speed pursuit, carry equipment and supplies; remain alert in a confined space on all shifts; vision to see details in low light; coordination, vision and strength for use of firearms; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to fifty pounds; strength to move the weight of an adult human body.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work in confined spaces, stress of working with detainees, persons under the influence of alcohol and drugs, emotional individuals and resistive and combative persons; stress of exposure to personally dangerous individuals and circumstances including dead, injured and sick individuals; exposure to individuals with communicable diseases; exposure to hazardous material
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under general supervision on an assigned shift:

• Patrol assigned area in car or on foot for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary
• Answer calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of local, county, and State laws
• Stop drivers operating vehicles unsafely or in violation of laws, and issues traffic and parking citations
• Observe assigned areas for suspicious acts and unsafe conditions
• Report abandoned vehicles
• Direct traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion
• Conduct preliminary and/or follow-up investigations of crimes and disturbances including burglaries, thefts, robberies, narcotics action, deaths, assaults and accidents
• Serve warrants and subpoenas
• Testify in court at civil and criminal hearings
• Administer first-aid
• Prepare reports for arrests, investigations at crime or traffic accident scenes
• Collect and preserve evidence
• Transport prisoners
• May be assigned special investigations or liaison duties
• May assume responsibility for special department projects
• May work overtime or irregular hours
• And other related duties as assigned

Supplemental Information

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

• Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory
• Learn standard radio codes and dispatch procedures
• Make mature independent decisions
• Analyze situations accurately and develop effective course of action
• Learn, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations and ordinances in a fair and impartial manner
• Prepare clear and concise written reports
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions in a timely manner
• Meet and maintain standards for adequate physical endurance and agility
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all persons contacted in the course of work
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and ethic sensitivity through mature interpersonal skills
• Accurately aim and fire a weapon
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and Asian languages is highly desired

Knowledge of:

• All basic police operations as taught in California Basic Police Academy
• Federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding civil, criminal and traffic violations, and the conduct of law enforcement operations including arrest, search, seizure, incarceration, interrogation, investigation and use of deadly force
• City streets, buildings and geography
• Safe operation of motor vehicles
• Department policy and procedures for officer conduct

Skill in:

• Appropriate instantaneous responses to life-threatening and otherwise volatile law enforcement situations
• Safe and appropriate use of firearms and other weapons
• Public relations and contact

The Process
THE PROCESS
Applications received by the filing date will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job-related qualifications. A limited number of persons whose applications clearly demonstrate they most closely meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process - which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams. Appointment is subject to successfully passing a polygraph, pre-employment physical, background, psychological examination and criminal history check. Before starting work, applicants must present documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States, and a California Department of Motor Vehicles driving record. Following appointment, a one-year probationary period is required as the final phase of the selection process.
APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at:


Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Applications must be complete and received prior to the filing deadline. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
*** P.O.S.T. Academy graduation certificate must be submitted with application. ***
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. All statements made on the application are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WOMEN, MINORITIES & HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS ARE

ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

SELECTION PROCESS: The qualifications of each applicant, as set forth in the application, will be continuously reviewed by the Personnel Department. Applicants whose applications clearly demonstrate they meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may be any combination of written, oral and/or performance exams. A score of 70% or above is required to advance through each phase of the process. The City of Sanger reserves the right to change, alter, cancel, or modify examination parts and dates.
Salary: Employees shall receive 5% step increases six (6) months after their hire date, and annually on their anniversary dates until they reach the maximum amount authorized for the position. Employees who are promoted shall be assigned to step 1 of the new classification or to the step which provides them with a 5% base pay increase, whichever is greater.

Bilingual Pay: Employees who have passed a test showing that they are proficient in speaking Spanish, Hmong, or Punjabi in addition to English shall be entitled to additional compensation at the rate of 5% of their regular base pay. The tests to be utilized for determining Spanish, Hmong, or Punjabi speaking proficiency shall be selected by the Personnel Officer.

The maximum additional compensation for Bilingual Pay is 5%.

Retirement: Police employees sworn and non-sworn participate in the CalPERS Retirement Program.


Uniform Allowance: Upon hiring, the City shall provide each new employee with uniforms, which shall consist of the following:

• 2 pairs Class B pants
• 2 short sleeve Class B shirts with patches
• 2 long sleeve Class B shirts with patches
• 1 pair Class A pants
• 1 Class A shirt with patches
• 1 Class A hat (8 point)
• 1 Class A tie
• 1 blue training polo (embroidered with star and name)
• 1 pair khaki BDU pant
• 1 outer jacket

Thereafter, Employees shall receive an annual uniform allowance for the care, maintenance, and replacement of uniform items as follows:

• Sworn Personnel $1,500
• Non-sworn Personnel $1,250

The uniform allowance shall be paid in twenty-six equal installments, one per pay period.

Longevity: Police employees who have been employed on a full-time basis with the City for a continuous period of 10 or more years shall receive 2.5% of their regular base pay which shall be effective on the pay period following the employee's qualifying anniversary date.

Police employees who have been employed on a full-time basis with the City for a continuous period of 15 or more years shall receive an additional 2.5% of their regular base pay which shall be effective on the pay period following the employee's qualifying anniversary date.


Police employees who have been employed on a full-time basis with the City for a continuous period of 20 or more years shall receive an additional 2.5% of their regular base pay which shall be effective on the pay period following the employee's qualifying anniversary date.

The maximum additional compensation for longevity pay is 7.5%.

POST Certifications: Additional compensation shall be paid to employees attaining POST certificates as follows:

• POST Intermediate Certificate: 2.5%
• POST Advanced Certificate 5%

The maximum additional compensation for POST certificate is 7.5%.

Health Plan: City shall provide a Health Care Plan for members and their dependents. The Health Care Plan shall include medical and prescriptions, vision plan, dental plan, and a life insurance policy of $10,000 for each member.

City shall pay the entire premium for the life insurance plan, vision plan and dental plan costs. Employees shall pay $45.00 per month toward the premium for the medical and prescription plan for dependent coverage only. Premiums are collected twice per month (24 times per year) for the month ahead (i.e. January premiums are collected from employee's December paychecks).

Changes to the current Health Care Plan will follow a meet and confer process.

Holiday Leave: Bargaining unit members assigned to positions that require employees to work scheduled shifts without regard for City-recognized holidays shall receive an additional 12 hours pay at the employee's base rate for each City-recognized holiday that occurs in a given pay period. If an employee works on the holiday, whether it is a regularly scheduled shift or assigned overtime, this holiday pay shall be in addition to compensation for hours worked.

Vacation: Vacation shall accrue each pay period based on years of service as follows:
Years of Service

Hours per pay period

0-2

2.93

2-5

4.00

5-10

4.769

10-15

6.615

15+

8.461
Maximum accrual: 280 hours.

Article 22. Sick Leave: Sick leave shall accrue each pay period based on the years of service as follows:
Years of Service

Hours per pay period

0-2

2.67

2-5

3.1538

5-10

4.0655

10-15

4.5384

15+

5.0000

Educational Incentive Program: Employees who hold an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from a college accredited in California shall be eligible for special education compensation at the rate of 2½% of base pay. Employees who hold a Bachelor of Arts or Science (AB/BS) degree from a college or university accredited in California shall be eligible for special education compensation at the rate of 5% of base pay. Education compensation shall be paid to employees at the completion of their probationary period, provided that the employee's most recent overall performance evaluation was "satisfactory" or better. Employees who hold both an AA and Bachelors degree my not receive more than a total of 5% education pay.

The employees shall be entitled to tuition reimbursements in accordance with the City's Employee Educational Reimbursement Policy.
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