Police Officer                                                    

Under general supervision, a Police Officer is responsible for the                performance of law enforcement duties to protect life and property in accordance with applicable laws, to carry out special assignments as necessary, and other related duties as assigned.

A wide variety of assignments are available which include Patrol Officer, K-9 Officer, Traffic Officer, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Narcotics Investigations Detective, General Investigations Detective, Special (Gang) Investigations Detective, and SWAT, MAIT, and OIS Teams.

Police Officer Academy Enrolled/Complete:

Lateral applicants must possess a California Basic POST Certificate.  Entry level applicants must possess a POST Law Enforcement Academy graduation certificate or be currently enrolled in a POST recognized   Police Academy.  Out of state applicants should contact Human Resources.

Special Requirements (for all levels):

Must be 21 years of age as of the appointment date, high school graduate or G.E.D. (as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education), and U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship.