Candidates hired by the City of El Monte as a Lateral Police Officer are eligible to receive a signing bonus of $15,000, payable in two equal installments: the first payment due at the time of hire and the second payment at the one-year employment anniversary. Under general supervision, the Lateral Police Officer performs a wide variety of patrol and related duties involving the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. The officer patrols areas of the City, conducts surveillance, assists in the preparation of cases, testifies in court, serves in specialized departmental roles as assigned, provides information and assistance to the public, and performs related work as assigned.