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Experienced Police Officer (Lateral)If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of an Experienced Police Officer (Lateral) in our Police Department. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website. Under general supervision, patrols a beat or sector; enforces laws and ordinances and makes arrests; protects life and property and performs the necessary related tasks to fulfill these objectives; performs related duties as required.The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Patrols assigned areas by car, bike, motorcycle or on foot. Answers calls for assistance, including investigation of crimes, deaths; accidents and injuries; Conducts initial and follow-up investigations. Enforces, controls and directs traffic when appropriate. Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of the law and enforces traffic violations; warns drivers against illegal practices. Performs arrests for all criminal violations of law. Testifies in court in connection with the prosecution of offenders. Serves warrants and subpoenas. Administers first aid in emergency cases. Answers complaints on such problems as domestic disturbances, obnoxious animals, health code and local ordinance violations. Investigates suspicious circumstances. Takes custody of stolen, lost or found property and evidence. Performs crowd control, parade or riot work. Takes crime prevention measures and assists in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency; Performs detective work in criminal investigation and identification work. Transports prisoners to be booked at county jail. Furnishes information and directions to the public. Submits complete written reports on all cases investigated. Participates in required training courses and programs. Supervision may be exercised over non-sworn positions. Provides vacation and temporary relief as assigned.Testing Dates: Physical Agility/PIQ: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Oral Interviews: Monday, November 30, 2026The physical agility examination will take each candidate approximately 30 - 45 minutes to complete. There are five separate events in this test, which are simulations of actual tasks that a Police Officer would be required to perform. These events are as follows: PUSH UPS – This exercise tests general upper-body and core strength. Start in the arms-extended position, hands below shoulder or slightly wider, and back straight. During exercise arms must break 90-degrees, then return to the extended position, body moving in line, for a complete repetition. The test ends if chest or knees touch the ground. Applicant must complete at least 25 push-ups within 60 seconds. BODY DRAG – This test simulates dragging someone who is physically incapacitated. The dummy, which weighs 165 pounds, must be dragged a distance of 32 feet within 28 seconds. WOOD FENCE CLIMB – This event will test your ability to climb a six-foot-high wood wall. You are to run up to the fence, scale the fence, and continue running to the finish line. You will have 14 seconds to complete this event. ONE MILE RUN – This event test general cardiovascular endurance. Applicant must complete one mile within 10 minutes.
Worksite address
escondido, CA, 92025, US
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