Police Officer - Lateral (2026)

Summary

PLEASE NOTE: Do not apply to this position if you are not a current or previous Law Enforcement Officer.This is not a Police Recruit position.For more information on the Carlsbad Police Department, click here: www.carlsbadpolice.comIf you are an out of state lateral, you must obtain a POST waiver prior to your hire date.Please follow the link below for more information or to apply for a POST waiver: of state and Northern California applicants are eligible to interview virtually, which is the first step in the recruitment process (contingent on qualifications/experience).Under general supervision, this position will perform law enforAbility to:Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.Use and care for firearms.Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations/people accurately.Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Understand and carry out oral and written directions.Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the city.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: Do not apply to this position if you are not a current or previous Law Enforcement Officer.This is not a Police Recruit position.For more information on the Carlsbad Police Department, click here: www.carlsbadpolice.comIf you are an out of state lateral, you must obtain a POST waiver prior to your hire date.Please follow the link below for more information or to apply for a POST waiver: of state and Northern California applicants are eligible to interview virtually, which is the first step in the recruitment process (contingent on qualifications/experience).Under general supervision, this position will perform law enforAbility to:Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.Use and care for firearms.Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations/people accurately.Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Understand and carry out oral and written directions.Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the city.#J-18808-Ljbffr