Police Officer (Lateral & Academy Graduate)

City of Claremont•Claremont, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Claremont Police Department is looking for Lateral and Academy Graduate Police Officers that are highly energetic and motivated. They will have work ethics and moral standards that are of the highest caliber, to preserve the peace, protect life and property, prevent and detect crimes, and enforce laws and ordinances, while maintaining a positive public service approach toward the community. Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city, and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government. The Claremont Police Department consists of 42 sworn personnel and 28 professional staff positions, with a variety of volunteer programs, such as Reserve Police Officers, Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol, and Police Explorers. The Department provides multiple opportunities for special assignments, such as motorcycle patrol; bicycle patrol; Field Training Officer; regional SWAT team member; School Resource Officer/DARE officer; Detective Bureau, Drug Recognition Expert; Range Master; canine handler; a variety of regional task forces, and the Specialized Services Bureau. Typically, 35% patrol time is free for pro-active patrol. Patrol staff works a 3/12 schedule, and the Detective Bureau works a 4/10 schedule. The probationary period for this position is 18-months.

Requirements

Completion of High School, passing the General Education Development Test or passing the California High School Proficiency Examination.
Meet California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) minimum standards.
Must have completed a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) course. (Academy Graduate)
Must be at least 21 years of age
Possession of a valid California State Class C driver's license.
Knowledge of: Police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques and equipment, jail operations, police records and reports, and first aid techniques.
Knowledge of: Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases.
Knowledge of: Self defense tactics.
Knowledge of: Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
Knowledge of: Health and Safety Code, pertaining to controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

Possession of an Associates degree is desired.

Responsibilities

Patrol City in radio-equipped car; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, property crimes against persons, and other criminal incidents.
Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate arresting and/or follow-up investigations of offenses.
Prepare reports on arrest, traffic violation of laws; warn drivers against unlawful practices, issue citations, and make arrests as necessary.
Check buildings for physical security, report traffic hazards to the proper authority, i.e., inoperative street lamps.
Arrest, search, fingerprint, photograph, book, and transport prisoners.
Direct traffic at special events, fire and other emergency or congested situations.
Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
Serve warrants and subpoenas, file complaints, and perform other work related to the processing of misdemeanor and felony complaints.
Assist in the performance of special investigative and crime prevention duties as required.
Respond to medical emergencies and administer first aid as necessary.
Attend meetings, seminars, and training sessions as assigned.
Enforce traffic laws, warn drivers against unlawful practices, issue citations, and make arrests as necessary.
Act as Field Training Officer for Police Officer trainees when required.

Benefits

3% Negotiated Salary Increase effective 7/1/26
3% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members) and 2.7% at 57 PERS retirement (New Member)
$1,500 a month for medical allowance.
96 hours - 160 hours vacation based on years of service
120 holiday hours and 40 floating holiday hours
Educational Incentive Pay
Certificate Pay
Longevity Pay
Special Duty Pay
Bilingual Pay
96 sick hours per year (may bring up to 200 hours of sick leave from current employer)
$75,000 life insurance on employee and $10,000 on dependents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)