Police Officer

POSITION INFORMATION

THIS POSTING IS TO FILL CURRENT VACANCIES AND CREATE AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR POLICE OFFICERS.

Sworn staff have the option of contributing the unused health insurance balance to a 457 or taxable cash of unused balance (up to $766/month).

Video - About Lathrop Police Department

Recruitment Incentives for Sworn Classifications

• Local Housing Assistance for Sworn Staff
• This is a limited funding benefit

The job flyer with additional details can be viewed by accessing the following link: City of Lathrop Police Officer Job Flyer

Lathrop Police Department

The City of Lathrop Police Department was established in June 2022. The Department consists of 48 sworn positions and is supported by a team of Community Service Officers, Records Unit, Property and Evidence Unit, as well as administrative and budget support staff. Dispatch services are contracted with the City of Ripon.

For information regarding the recent transition to the Police Department and the Department Divisions, please view the following links:

• Lathrop Police Department Transition Page
• Police Operations Division
• Police Support Division

Police Officer

The City is looking for experienced Police Officers to fill a current vacancy. Newly hired Police Officers will be enthusiastic and compassionate individuals committed to community policing and dedicated to addressing the needs of the community. Under general supervision, performs law enforcement and crime prevention tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety, and welfare; patrols an assigned area to ensure the enforcement of all applicable federal, state, and local laws; performs investigative work; and performs additional related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

A Successful Police Officer Candidate Will Be An Enthusiastic And Compassionate Individual Dedicated To Addressing The Needs Of The Community For Which They Serve. Other Key Characteristics Of An Ideal Candidate Will Include The Following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Characteristics:

• A strong desire and willingness to learn and grow as a Police Officer
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to make sound decisions
• Emotional intelligence
• The ability to establish rapport and trust with community members, other Police Officers, command staff, and civilian staff
• Cultural sensitivity
• A common-sense approach when approaching unique situations
• Situational awareness

Experience And License/Certifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be graduation from high school or equivalent and successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified Police Academy. College-level coursework and specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field are highly desirable.

Additional Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age; must successfully complete a comprehensive P.O.S.T. background investigation, physical examination, drug testing, and psychological evaluation; must be legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law at the time of appointment and meet all California State Minimum Selection Standards set forth by P.O.S.T. and California law.

License/Certificate

• Possession of a valid California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or valid California P.O.S.T Basic Course Waiver at the time of application.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR certification.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, prior to the date of appointment.

DEPARTMENT BENEFITS

The City of Lathrop offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Retirement

• CalPERS Public Safety Tier 2.7% at 57 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit.
• Employee contribution is 14.50%

Social Security/Medicare

No participation in Social Security; there is a deduction for Medicare

Retiree Health

• City-paid retiree medical 55-65 = same health benefits premium as active employees (Retiree +1)
• City-paid medical at Medicare eligibility (65) = Minimum Employer Contribution ($151 for 2023)
• Employee Vesting Schedule upon retirement from the City:
  • Hired on or after January 1, 2015
    • 25% vested at 5 years
    • 50 % vested at 10 years
    • 100% vested at 15 years

Vacation

• 0-4 Years: 80 hours (accrued bi-weekly)
• 5-9 Years: 120 hours (accrued bi-weekly)
• 10+ Years: 160 hours (accrued bi-weekly)

Holidays

Twelve days annually and one floating holiday. New employees hired after July 1st shall not accrue a floating holiday until the following July 1st.

Sick Leave

96 hours (accrued bi-weekly). Upon accumulation of 96 hours sick time, up to 40 hours may be converted to vacation as outlined in the Personnel Rules and Regulations

Health Insurance

The City currently contributes up to a maximum of $2,187 per month for Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for full-time employees and eligible dependents for 2026.

Term Life Insurance

City paid coverage equal to annual salary.

Deferred Compensation

Voluntary employee participation in four (4) 457 plans.

City contribution for Classic Members.

Employee Assistance Program

The EAP provides clinical and short-term counseling, as well as assistance for financial, legal, childcare and eldercare issues.

Flexible Spending

Voluntary employee participation in medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.

Documents with additional benefits and pay can be viewed in the links below:

• MOU for LPOA : The MOU applies to Sergeants and Police Officers and contains information including additional pay for special assignment, education, POST certification and bilingual pay.
• Local Housing Assistance Program

Eligibility and Application Requirements

01 Do you currently possess a California POST Basic Certificate or waiver issued by POST? If you answered yes, the certificate or waiver must be attached to your application or the application will be considered incomplete.

02 If you do not have your California POST Basic Certificate, have you completed the California POST Basic Academy? If you answered yes, the certificate must be attached to your application or the application will be considered incomplete. If you answered no, you do not qualify for this position.

03 The minimum peace officer selection standards are set forth in the Government Code and require every California peace officer must be: Free from any disqualifications for employment, including felony convictions (GC 1029); Legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law At least 21 years of age for specified peace officers at time of appointment (GC 1031.4); A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution. Do you meet these requirements? If not, you are ineligible for this position.

04 In addition to the requirements of the previous question, the Government Code also requires candidates for the position of Police Officer must be: Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record; Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation; Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Do you understand these requirements?

05 If you are selected to interview for the position, you will be required to submit your Personal History Statement as a requirement prior to the interview. Please confirm your understanding of this requirement.

06 If you were referred to the Lathrop Police Department for employment by a City employee, provide their first and last name. The employees name should be submitted on this application.

EEO Statement

The City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.