FullTime Police Officers

Police Officer - Lateral (2026)

Police Officer - Lateral (2026)

Full-Time

Police

PLEASE NOTE: Do not apply to this position if you are not a current or previous Law Enforcement Officer.

This is not a Police Recruit position.

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Under general supervision, this position will perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; control traffic flow and enforce state and local traffic regulations; An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. Completion and review of detailed Personal History Statement.

A detailed investigation of the candidate's personal history and suitability for employment as a law enforcement officer based on the job dimensions identified by POST. Personal interviews with the Captain of Field Operations and the Captain of Support Operations.

Psychological and medical evaluations before hire are required. The Chief of Police may select/appoint any individual who has successfully completed the process. Patrol city on radio, car or on foot; testify and present evidence in court.

Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the Investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.

Serve warrants and subpoenas.

Receive, search, book, fingerprint, and transport prisoners. Direct traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.

As assigned by the Police Chief, participate as an investigative officer in a comprehensive program involving Juvenile delinquency and the investigation of alternative methods for handling Juveniles in the criminal Justice system.

Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.

Use and care for firearms.

Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.

A typical way to obtain these abilities would be graduation from high school or equivalent.

Obtain a Peace Officers Standards and Training Basic Certificate.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Retirement under the CalPERS program, 2.7% @ 57 (retirement formula may vary depending on prior California public sector service)

Bilingual Pay

Holidays - 11 scheduled holidays

Computer purchase loan

Tuition reimbursement

The information you provide on this application will be used as part of the ongoing application process and background investigation to assist in determining your suitability for the position of California Peace Officer for the City of Carlsbad, in accordance with POST Commission Regulation 1953. • It is your responsibility to complete this application and provide all required information. However, deliberate misstatements or omissions can and often will result in your application being rejected, regardless of the nature of reason for the misstatements/omissions. Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, applicants are not expected or required to reveal any medical or other disability-related information about themselves or their family members in response to questions on this form. If you are not a current or previous law enforcement officer, DO NOT APPLY for this position. Do you have one year of California law enforcement experience as a Police Officer, and possess your POST Basic Certificate?

If you are a lateral candidate from out of state, do you have one year of out of state experience as a law enforcement officer?

Have you ever been asked to or forced to resign in lieu of termination while working for a law enforcement agency?

If you are an in-state lateral, have you successfully completed one year as a solo patrol officer?

If you answered "No" to the previous question, please indicate at what level you currently serve your agency. Have you ever been fired, released from probation, or resigned in lieu of termination?

Excluding the use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, have you ever used or experimented with any substance, drug or narcotic, even one time?