Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Hemet, CA • Hemet, CA

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About The Position

The City of Hemet is seeking highly motivated, career and community-oriented Police Officer Laterals to fill current and anticipated vacancies in the department. The ideal candidates should be able to apply the concepts of community-oriented policing, while maintaining an effective enforcement profile. Note: 'Lateral' is defined as current employment with a POST recognized law enforcement agency as a peace officer; or previous employment with a POST recognized law enforcement agency as a peace officer with a break-in-service not exceeding three (3) years. Candidates exceeding a break in service of more than three (3) years must have completed a POST Requalification course prior to time of application. Out of state applicants must have achieved a California POST Basic Course Waiver.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Class C California Driver License.
• Successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
• Pass a polygraph examination.
• Complete a psychological evaluation.
• Undergo fingerprinting and a medical examination including a pre-employment drug screening.
• Current employment or previous employment with a POST recognized law enforcement agency as a peace officer.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a POST Requalification course if there is a break in service of more than three years.
• California POST Basic Course Waiver for out-of-state applicants.

Responsibilities

• Apply the concepts of community-oriented policing.
• Maintain an effective enforcement profile.
• Engage in proactive enforcement of laws.
• Participate in crime prevention activities.
• Involve in extensive community involvement.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits through CalPERS.
• 100% premium coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision.
• Life insurance coverage of $50,000.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Educational reimbursement up to $2,500 per year.
• 96 vacation hours per year within the first three years of service.
• 8 hours per month sick leave.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• Bilingual pay of $255.00 per month for eligible assignments.
• Special compensation for K-9 officers, patrol/SRO, and field training officers.
• Uniform allowance of $1,345 per year.
• Educational incentive pay for holding POST Intermediate or Advanced Certificates.

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