Police Officer II (Lateral) Hiring Bonus Eligible

City of Madera • Police Department, CA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Now hiring lateral Police Officers! If you are an experienced sworn law enforcement officer in California, consider applying. This position is eligible for the City's Hiring Bonus Program. Candidates may qualify for a $35,000 hiring bonus, to be paid in 3 installments: $15,000 at hire, $10,000 at year 1 anniversary, and $10,000 at year 2 anniversary. Those participating in the Hiring Bonus Program are expected to make a 3-year commitment to the City of Madera. Please refer to the Hiring Bonus Program policy document published on the City's website at https://www.madera.gov/city-government/human-resources/salaries-benefits/ for details. Additionally, candidates demonstrating sufficient work experience may be placed at the top step of the assigned salary range if approved by the City Manager. Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required. Primary Responsibilities The Police Officer I is the entry level class and the Police Officer II is the senior class in the Police Officer series. Both are responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision. The Police Officer I is distinguished from the Police Officer II in that the Police Officer I is the entry-level description in the professional Police Officer series. The Police Officer I serves a twelve month probationary period and is expected to promote to the senior level Police Officer II classification after successful completion of probation.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• Two (2) years full time work experience as a sworn law enforcement officer
• Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of college coursework in criminology, police science, or a related field is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws
• Provides traffic enforcement and control
• Carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• $35,000 hiring bonus, to be paid in 3 installments: $15,000 at hire, $10,000 at year 1 anniversary, and $10,000 at year 2 anniversary
• Candidates demonstrating sufficient work experience may be placed at the top step of the assigned salary range if approved by the City Manager
• Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED