Lateral and Entry Level Police Officer
Description:Job Description:
The City is establishing an eligibility list to fill future Lateral Police Officer vacancies. We are seeking motivated individuals with a strong commitment toward providing excellent service to the members of the community. The Mission of the Redding Police Department is to work in partnership with the community to protect life and property, solve neighborhood problems, and enhance the quality of life in our City.
Example of Duties:
Perform all classes of law enforcement work including, but not limited to, patrol assigned beat enforcing laws and maintaining order. Examples include: traffic law enforcement, regulation enforcement, crime prevention and crime investigation from complaint to final solution of cases.
Additional Information:
Typical Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Practices and procedures of police science and administration; criminal law, City ordinances and regulations; investigation and crime prevention methods; rules of evidence and laws governing the apprehension, arrest, custody and prosecution of law violators; and effective public relations.
Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees; read, understand, and carry out departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and regulations; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action; write clear and accurate reports; understand and follow oral directions; learn the use and care of automobiles, motorcycles, and small firearms; make detailed observations, recall names, personal descriptions, and details of incidents; and meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
Education & Experience: To qualify candidates must currently be working with another law enforcement agency or meet California P.O.S.T. standards for a Police Officer and have not been separated from employment as a Police Officer for more than three years, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, must have completed 30 semester college units, 60 semester units desirable, must possess a current Basic P.O.S.T. certificate, have completed probation, and have at least one year of “street” experience with a municipality, Sheriff’s Office, or equivalent. Applicants with custodial (jail) experience only are tested as entry level. Candidates must provide proof of P.O.S.T. certification upon application deadline.
Special Requirements: Current Basic POST certificate; possession of the appropriate California driver’s license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
Job Requirements:
Age – 18 or older
Education – Requires some college
Experience – Varies
Additional Requirement:
Application and Examination Process:
A medical examination must be completed satisfactorily after an offer of employment and before the start date to ensure essential elements of the position can be performed; candidates must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, comprehensive personal background investigation, polygraph examination, and a substance use test.
Interested individuals must submit a City of Redding online employment application with applicable certifications attached by the closing date in order to be considered. Incomplete applications may not be processed.
Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee selection into the examination process. Applications will be reviewed by subject matter experts and those applicants found best qualified will be tested.
Veterans Credit: Veterans who have received an honorable discharge from the military service and receive a passing score on the examination will have 2 points added to their final examination score. To obtain this credit, veterans MUST provide a copy of the DD214, indicating honorable discharge, WITH EACH EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.
Test Requirement: The testing phase will include an oral board panel and top candidates will be invited to a Chief’s interview.
Please contact the Personnel Department by the closing date if you require accommodation in the interview/examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.
Salary/Benefits: Entry Level Salary: $59072 annual, Academy Graduate: $59072 annual, Lateral: $59072 annual, Top Pay: $87297 annual
