Police Officer (Lateral)

Police Officer

Take your law enforcement career to the next level with a department that values experience, supports professional growth, and invests in its people. We are looking for dedicated lateral officers ready to bring their skills, leadership, and passion for services to our team and the community we serve. Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Police Officer protects public safety, health, and welfare and enforces federal, state, and local laws in interactions with the public.

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Patrols a designated area to preserve law and order, provides crime prevention, and discovers crimes in progress.
• Apprehends suspects.
• Investigates crimes and traffic accidents by gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses.
• Writes reports, takes written victim and witness statements, and testifies in court.
• Prepares, uses, and maintains assigned equipment, including patrol vehicles, radio equipment, firearms, and less-lethal weapons.
• Assists the public, including providing first aid to injured or ill citizens.
• Assists and cooperates with other public safety agencies.
• When assigned as a K-9 officer, train, and maintain canine.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and experience: High School diploma and work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills. Previous law enforcement experience is highly desirable. Must be 21 years of age.

• Valid, current driver's license and a good driving record.

• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic certificate or the ability to attain POST Basic certificate.

This position works primarily in an outdoor environment. Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation. Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.

The City of Barstow provides a generous benefit package as described in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and Bargaining Unit 3 (Barstow Police Officers' Association):

• Uniform Allowance: Upon completion of the one-year probationary period as a Police Officer, the City agrees to provide each member assigned to the Uniform Bureau regularly a uniform allowance of $1,200 per year.
• Police officers shall receive $1,200 per year for the purchase of uniforms and other official apparel. Police Officers assigned to SRT and CNT shall receive an additional %500 annually for uniforms.
• Shift Differential Pay: Members shall be eligible for a two-and-a-half percent (2.5%) shift differential when assigned to work outside of the traditional hours between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM and meet the following criteria: Members who are assigned to work a majority (51% or more) of their assigned shift between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM shall be compensated at a rate of two and a half percent (2.5%) of the member's regular hourly rate of pay.
• Standby Pay: Members assigned to standby duty shall receive: Three (3) hours of pay at the member's base wage rate for standby duty on a weekday Six (6) hours of pay at the member's base wage rate for standby duty on a weekend or approved holiday.
• Bilingual Services Pay: Members hired prior to July 1, 2011, are eligible to receive a five percent (5%) increase over their base wage rate as bilingual services pay. Members hired after July 1, 2011, will be eligible to receive a $100 per month (approximately $55.38 per pay period) as bilingual services pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Member will be eligible for tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 per fiscal year.
• Post/Educational Incentive: 45 semester units or 68 quarterly units: $46 per month Associate of Arts/Science Degree or POST Intermediate Certificate: 5.0% increase over base wage rate Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree or POST Advance Certificate: 7.5% increase over base wage rate.
• Special Assignment Pay: When assigned to Detective, Special Response TEAM (SRT), Canine Officer, or when assigned to Crime Impact Team, member shall receive a five percent (5%) increase over their base wage rate. If a member is assigned to two (2) separate Special Assignments, the member would be eligible for both Special Assignment Pays under the same terms and conditions. If a member is assigned as a School Resources Officer or Mall Officer, shall receive a five percent increase over the base wage rate.
• Holidays: Will receive fifteen (15) days of holiday leave time each year Winter Holiday Hours: December 26, December 29, and December 30.
• Cafeteria Plan: Members who elect to receive medical coverage through the City will receive a monthly allowance based on the enrolled medical benefit coverage elected. Employee Only: is eligible for a monthly allowance of $1,100 per month Employee plus 1: is eligible for a monthly allowance of $1,50 per month Employee plus family: is eligible for a monthly allowance of $1,900 per month Members hired prior to January 6, 2026, who can provide proof of medical insurance coverage through an alternative source shall be eligible to receive $750 per month Members hired after January 6, 2026, who can provide proof of medical insurance coverage through an alternative source shall be eligible to receive $2,000 annually (approximately $76.92 per pay period).

Additional standard benefits include: Dental and Vision Insurance CalPERS Retirement Sick Leave Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Please note that benefits and compensation are subject to change.