About this opportunity
City of Cathedral City lists this POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE opportunity in cathedral city, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleThe City of Cathedral City is seeking enthusiastic women and men interested in establishing a challenging career in Public Safety.Job DescriptionThe City of Cathedral City is seeking individuals for a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and provision of information and assistance to the public.Minimum RequirementsEquivalent to graduation from high school. Graduation from a POST-certified Basic Academy within the last 3 years. Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate required for Lateral Applicants. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. College-level classes in police science, administration of justice or a related field are desired. Good physical fitness and mental health as required by POST standards.Other RequirementsMust meet California peace officer standards including, but not limited to: not currently on probation for a misdemeanor; no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned); good moral character as determined by thorough background investigation (this includes a polygraph examination and/or computer voice stress analysis); submission of fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check; and found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Must possess a valid California driver's license. Must be willing and able to work day, night, weekend and holiday shifts; and be available for call-out as required. Must be able to obtain required P.O.S.T. certification and maintain firearms qualification. Must be twenty-one years of age by the time of appointment.BenefitsThe City of Cathedral City Police Department offers amazing benefits and a variety of career opportunities to further enhance your skills. Special Assignments Include (stipends per pay period): Canine Handler (Canine Officer/Animal Premium) - $250 Field Training Officer (Training Premium) - $250 Gang Officer (Gang Detail Assignment Premium) - $250 Homeless Liaison (Police Liaison Premium) - $250 Investigator including: traffic, narcotics, RAID, auto theft, real estate task force, detective (Police Investigator Premium) - $250 Motor Officer, when assigned to motor (Motorcycle Patrol Premium) - $250 PACT Team (Police liaison premium) - $250 School Resource Officer (Police liaison premium) - $250
Worksite address
cathedral city, CA, 92234, US
Who can apply
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