Police Officers & Law Enforcement Officers

Police Officer--Lateral

The City of Hayward is accepting applications for Police Officer--Lateral. Police Officers at the City of Hayward perform a wide variety of law enforcement assignments including but not limited to: patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court and providing information to the public. People are beginning to see Hayward for everything it has to offer: a warm and inviting climate, easy access to three international airports within 20 minutes, affordable real estate, superior water resources, well-run city government, considerable open space and a host of recreational opportunities. Add an educated workforce, a wide range of housing options and one of California's most diverse populations, and you have the ingredients for an unparalleled location: The Hayward Police Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the city by maintaining partnerships with its diverse community, together creating safe and cohesive neighborhoods. Patrol Officers enjoy a minimum of 9 training days per year. Detectives who work investigations (SVU, Homicide, Gangs, Narcotics, etc.) Officers have a wide variety of specialty assignments to choose from, such as School Resource Officer, K9, Special Duty Unit (street enforcement related to gangs), and Traffic (motors).

Operates a patrol car, motorcycle, or other vehicle

Responds to radio and telephone dispatches and appears at scene or disorder or crime.

Investigates calls and complaints.

Prepares and documents cases; serve warrants and subpoenas; and testifies in court.

Watches for suspicious cars, curfew violators and wanted persons.

Operates two-way radio equipment.

Takes fingerprints and photographs and processes evidence

Provides information, directions, other services and assistance to the public.

Inspects patrol cars/motorcycles, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation.

May serve as a field training officer.

Experience: One (1) year in a law enforcement agency within the last thirty-six (36) months and possession of a current Basic California P.Education : High school diploma or equivalent (possession of an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is desirable).

License Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Free of any felony convictions.

• Must meet all Department medical, physical and psychological standards.
• Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts.

Public relations in law enforcement.

Safe vehicle operation.

Learn principles, practices, procedures, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation.

Read and interpret laws, ordinances, regulations and Department policies.

Perform physical tasks inherent in the work of a Police Officer.

React quickly and calmly under emergency and stressful situations.

Develop skill in the use of a firearm.

Two (2) Years, however Lateral Police Officers are eligible to come off probation after 1 year with Command Staff approval.

SELECTION PROCEDURE Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application, a copy of a Basic POST Certificate and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Be sure to scan and attach a copy of your Basic POST Certificate to your on-line application. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered. The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department. Those candidates ranking highest on the eligible list will be granted a selection interview where they will be interviewed by the Personnel and Training Administrator of the Hayward Police Department. At that time, candidates will need to bring a copy of a police report they authored documenting a self-initiated arrest (felonies preferred). Those candidates deemed most highly qualified from the selection interview may be invited to interview with the Chief of Police. Final selection and job offer is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive police background investigation, including personal history, prior job performance and activities that may negatively affect job performance, as well as a medical examination and psychological examination. The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.