FullTime Police Officers

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Newly Hired Police Officers are Now Eligible for a $30,000 Bonus (as outlined in Resolution No. Competitive Monthly Cafeteria Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits! Bilingual Incentive Pay, Educational Incentive Pay, POST Certificate Incentive Pay and so much more! Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER – Must be currently employed as a Full-Time Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff in the State of California continuously for at least one year.

Under general supervision, a Police Officer protects persons and property, provides law enforcement, maintains order, controls traffic, prevents crime and juvenile delinquency, conducts investigations, handles jail and desk duties; Positions in this class are occupied by sworn police officers. Shift schedules may be changed periodically and job assignments may be rotated among patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation and administrative services. Examples of Duties • Patrols an assigned area by car, motorcycle, or foot to observe, investigate, and report suspicious and hazardous conditions.

• Responds to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.
• Handles missing persons' cases and works with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and delinquency control programs.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testimony.
• Serves writs, warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.
• May be assigned to assist in conducting special studies related to the Police Department.
• May be assigned to evidence, training, investigations or other administrative assignments.
• Provides information and direction to the public and assists in developing community crime prevention programs.
• Basic law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.

• Principles, practices, and safe work methods used in collecting, processing, logging, storing, and safeguarding evidence, property, and materials including hazardous materials.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and department rules, policies, and procedures.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
• Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Automated law enforcement information systems and procedures.
• Public and agency desk procedures and methods for providing services and information including those related to collecting, maintaining, and releasing information, files, and documents.
• Law enforcement record keeping and records management principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Research and report writing techniques.
• Methods and techniques used in customer service and public relations.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Geographic features and locations within the area served.
• Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.

Learn standard operating procedures of a police radio and keyboard terminals.

- Achieve proficiency in self-defense techniques and the use and care of firearms.

- Education/Training:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and must have completed a P.Criminal Record:

Supplemental Information Resumes will be accepted but MUST NOT replace the required information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only the most qualified applicants will be selected to participate in the testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, application appraisal, written exam, oral interview, physical agility test, physical and psychological examinations, drug test, background investigation and polygraph test. Information regarding medical screening process may be found directly on the Commission on POST website:

In accordance with applicable federal, state and local law, the City of Antioch provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees, regardless of race, gender expression, age, pregnancy, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sex or any other protected class or status. The City of Antioch does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

The City of Antioch will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect personal integrity and high ethical standards.

LATERAL SIGNING BONUS/INCENTIVE

To qualify for the bonus/incentives, the applicant must:

Be currently employed as a police officer within a California law enforcement agency.

The bonus/incentives will consist of the following:

Prior law enforcement service seniority will be used to determine vacation accrual rate of the applicant.

Signing bonus of $30,000 with payments in the following increments:

2,500 – upon successful completion of probation

Any current Antioch employee who recruits a lateral officer will receive his/her choice of $1,000 or 20 hours of Comp Time upon the lateral's successful completion of the field training program.

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.