Police Officer - Lateral (2026)

About this role

<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>PLEASE NOTE: Do not apply to this position if you are not a current or previous Law Enforcement Officer. &nbsp;<br>This is not a Police Recruit position.<br><br>For more information on the Carlsbad Police Department, click here: &nbsp;<a href="//www.carlsbadpolice.com" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="//www.carlsbadpolice.com">www.carlsbadpolice.com</a><br><br><br></strong>If you are an out of state lateral, you must obtain a POST waiver prior to your hire date.&nbsp;<br>Please follow the link below for more information or to apply for a POST waiver: <a href="https://post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process" id="isPasted" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process">https://post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process</a></div><undefined><br></undefined><div style="text-align: justify;">Out of state and Northern California applicants are eligible to interview virtually, which is the first step in the recruitment process&nbsp;<br>(contingent on qualifications/experience).</div><br><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: left;">Under general supervision, this position will perform law enforc

Requirements

<strong>Ability to:</strong><br>&nbsp;<ul><li>Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.<li>Use and care for firearms.<li>Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately.<li>Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations.<li>Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports.<li>Learn standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.<li>Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.<li>Understand and carry out oral and written directions.<li>Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the city.</ul>