Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduate

City of La Mesa • La Mesa, CA

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About The Position

The City of La Mesa is announcing an exceptional law enforcement career opportunity for the position of Police Officer - Lateral Academy Graduate. The City offers a Police Hiring Incentive Bonus for lateral officers. In addition to the salary, the City provides various pay incentives and benefits, including Educational POST Incentive Pay, Bilingual Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, a Computer Loan Program, and a Competitive Benefits Package. Police Officers in La Mesa are responsible for enforcing laws, preventing crimes, controlling traffic, conducting criminal investigations, and supporting various law enforcement programs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 20-1/2 years of age at the time of application submission.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien eligible for citizenship.
• Requires high school graduation, GED, or a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited institution.
• For Lateral Transfer: Experience as a sworn peace officer in California or equivalent.
• For Academy Graduate: Graduation from a California P.O.S.T. approved police academy.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
• Possession of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Certificate.
• Enrollment in a POST-approved academy within three months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent crimes, and enforce laws.
• Respond to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws, and general public service.
• Conduct investigations at incident scenes, identify and collect evidence, and interview victims and witnesses.
• Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants; apprehend offenders for crimes.
• Direct traffic at emergencies and special events; provide crowd control.
• Serve as a liaison and public relations officer for the assigned area.
• Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in apprehending offenders.
• Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills.
• Perform administrative duties in support of law enforcement services.
• Prepare reports on activities, operations, and arrests.
• Testify in various court hearings and prepare evidence.
• Assist in receiving, searching, booking, and transporting prisoners.
• Make presentations to promote crime prevention and enhance public understanding.
• Perform duties as assigned in specialized roles such as Traffic Bureau or investigations.
• Train new recruits and document their progress when assigned as a Master Officer.

Benefits

• Educational POST Incentive Pay
• Bilingual Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Computer Loan Program
• Competitive Benefits Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED