Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Trained/Academy in Progress)

Summary

Job Title

This position requires a candidate who meets specific qualifications and adheres to certain standards. Below are the key requirements and additional information for the role.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum age of 21 at time of appointment.
• Applicant must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.
• Must have U.S. citizenship or have filed application for citizenship.
• Must have a valid California Class "C" driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

The following procedures are part of the application process:

• Background Review (including a fingerprint check and polygraph examination)
• Chief's Oral Interview
• Medical Examination (including alcohol and controlled substance screening)
• Psychological Examination

The following disqualifying factors may apply:

1. Any felony conviction except as provided in Government Code 1029(b)-(e).
2. Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as an illegal opiate, hallucinogen, stimulant or depressant in the past 7 years. This includes cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, GHB, ecstasy, etc.
3. A pattern, history, or irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, or failure to pay, etc. Exigent circumstances may be evaluated on an individual basis.
4. Any conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the past seven years of the date of application or more than one conviction of driving under the influence at any time.

Job Description

Job Title

This position requires a candidate who meets specific qualifications and adheres to certain standards. Below are the key requirements and additional information for the role.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum age of 21 at time of appointment.
• Applicant must be of good moral character, with no felony convictions.
• Must have U.S. citizenship or have filed application for citizenship.
• Must have a valid California Class "C" driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

The following procedures are part of the application process:

• Background Review (including a fingerprint check and polygraph examination)
• Chief's Oral Interview
• Medical Examination (including alcohol and controlled substance screening)
• Psychological Examination

The following disqualifying factors may apply:

1. Any felony conviction except as provided in Government Code 1029(b)-(e).
2. Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as an illegal opiate, hallucinogen, stimulant or depressant in the past 7 years. This includes cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, GHB, ecstasy, etc.
3. A pattern, history, or irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, or failure to pay, etc. Exigent circumstances may be evaluated on an individual basis.
4. Any conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the past seven years of the date of application or more than one conviction of driving under the influence at any time.