Police Officer - Lateral or Academy Graduate

Police Officer

Come join our amazing team! Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please read the entire job announcement & hiring bonus language.

Colton is exciting to offer a Hiring Bonus to all new hire Police Officers. Here's how it works :

• $2,500 at the time of hire
• $2,500 at the completion of FTO and six (6) months
• $5,000 after completion of the probationary period
• $5,000 after one year on, passed probation

Total Bonus = $15,000!

Definition :

Under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant or other higher level police personnel, performs the full array of duties and responsibilities assigned to classes in the Police Officer series including responding to all calls for service from the public, patrolling City streets and enforcing Federal, State and local laws; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; occasionally assists in the training of less experienced police officers; performs a variety of other tasks in support of the City's law enforcement efforts.

Distinguishing Characteristics :

The Police Officer is the journey level class responsible for responding to the full array of calls for service from the public and enforcing all federal, state and local laws. The position is responsible for the protection of life and property and utilizes a variety of methods and techniques to meet that responsibility. This classification is distinguished from the next higher level classification of Police Corporal / Detective in that the latter assumes lead supervisory responsibilities on a routine basis and / or is assigned to a specialized investigative function.

Supervision Exercised :

May occasionally exercise technical and functional supervision over sworn and non-sworn staff.

Essential Functions :

Essential Functions : (include but are not limited to the following)

Qualifications :

Education and / or Experience : A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent to a high school diploma and specialized training in policing. License / Certificate : Possession of a valid class C California driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate POST certificate. Note : Specialized assignments may require specialized license or certificates, as determined by the department.

Additional Information :

Interested candidates must complete an application through governmentjobs.com. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period. An application review will take place periodically while the recruitment is open. Candidates that have the knowledge, skills and abilities that best meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Successful candidates will have their name certified to an eligibility list. The list will be used to fill the current vacancies. Candidates considered for hire, will undergo a thorough background investigation and medical exam.