Police Officer - Lateral Entry (08-23)

About This Role

<b>****THIS POSITION WILL CLOSE UPON RECEIPT OF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.****</b> <b> TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE WORKING AS A SWORN POLICE OFFICER IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.</b> For a list of common disqualifiers, please visit the Whittier Police Department website here: <a href="https://www.cityofwhittier.org/government/police/career-opportunities/common-disqualifiers">https://www.cityofwhittier.org/government/police/career-opportunities/common-disqualifiers</a> Under general supervision, the Police Officer performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable Federal, State, and local laws; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required. <b>Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and possess a college degree are highly desirable.</b> Employees who are bilingual in Spanish are eligible to receive an additional $200 per month.

Requirements

(The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.) <b>Education and/or Experience:</b> Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Police Officer Lateral. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of completion of a California POST certified basic academy, possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be 21 years of age by the time of sworn appointment. <b> Current employment as a <u>full-time</u> Peace Officer with a California law enforcement agency is required at time of submitting application.</b> <b>Physical Requirements:</b> Weight proportionate to height in accordance with recognized standards; must be physically able to perform the