Police Agent

City of Visalia • Visalia, CA

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About The Position

The Police Department is establishing an eligibility list for the Police Agent position. Applicants must be currently employed with the Visalia Police Department and meet the eligibility requirements, providing appropriate supporting documents. The list will be used to fill future vacancies throughout calendar year 2027 unless there are not enough names for consideration.

Under direction, the Police Agent serves on special high-priority assignments, works with other City departments on planning and problem solving, and works with assigned staff to address quality-of-life issues within assigned districts. The Police Agent supervises officers in the absence of a Sergeant and may be called upon at any time to respond to a major crime scene or another law enforcement priority outside the regular assignment. The position performs related responsibilities as required.

The position is non-exempt. Applicants must maintain POST physical standards and be able to meet the stated mobility, strength, stamina, and job-function requirements.

Requirements

• Be currently employed with the Visalia Police Department.
• Have at least two years of sworn municipal law enforcement experience, including the last one year with the Visalia Police Department as a full-time sworn Police Officer.
• Possess a POST Basic Professional Certificate.
• Not be on probationary status.
• Attach proof of requirements to the application.
• Maintain POST physical standards, including the mobility, strength, and stamina needed to respond to emergencies and apprehend suspects.
• Be able to lift, push, or pull individuals or objects weighing up to 25 pounds and perform the essential functions of the job.
• Be able to work in a standard office setting and operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Serve on special high-priority assignments under direction.
• Work with other City departments on planning and problem solving.
• Work with assigned staff to address quality-of-life issues within assigned districts.
• Supervise officers in the absence of a Sergeant.
• Respond, when called upon, to major crime scenes or other law enforcement priorities outside the regular assignment.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed