Police Officer (Lateral)

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The City of Folsom is currently recruiting for Police Officers (Lateral) . This position performs a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention work. Lateral candidates are the journey-level classification in the Police Officer class series. It is designed for applicants who are currently working for a recognized law enforcement agency, have successfully completed the probation period for that agency, and possess a State of California Basic POST Certificate.

The posted salary for this position is $84,851.67 - $107,487.55 , which is comprised of base pay plus the guaranteed 6% Holiday Pay differential effective at time of hire. College degrees and POST certificates may additionally increase the educational / certification pay to a total maximum of 10%. The City offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs, CalPERS retirement and Social Security, and generous paid leaves, significantly contributing to the total compensation package. Folsom is the only city in the Sacramento-metropolitan area contributing to both CalPERS and Social Security retirement for Police Officers, paying the full employer-share of the CalPERS rate.

In addition to the benefit of working in a wonderful, supportive community, police officers also receive :

• On-duty workout time
• Bilingual pay
• FTO pay
• 4 / 10 or 3 / 12.5 work schedules
• Special assignments such as bicycle, K-9, investigations, motors, mounted, school resource, and SWAT

Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the City of Folsom is known for its high quality of life, with safe and well-maintained neighborhoods, varied recreational opportunities, nationally-ranked schools, beautiful parks and trails, and abundant shopping and dining experiences. Home to two lakes and a river that provide a year-round mecca for recreational enthusiasts on land and water, Folsom provides access to world class sports, recreation, and cultural venues – and is a quick drive to Lake Tahoe and wine country. Ranked the 3rd Safest City in California (backgroundchecks.org, 2019), Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Folsom is a full-service city, with its own water, wastewater, and solid waste utilities, along with police, fire, public works, planning, and parks, recreation, and library services.

The City of Folsom's Police Department, headed by the Chief of Police, is charged with maintaining public order, deterring law violations, protecting life and property, and apprehending criminal offenders. Additionally, the department is organizationally divided into three Divisions : Administrative Division, Operations Division, and Support Services Division. This organizational structure enables the department to effectively manage a broad spectrum of law enforcement services for the community.

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May include, but are not limited to the following :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education :

Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12) grade.

Experience :

Possession of a valid State of California Basic POST Certificate or equivalent which has been accepted by the State of California, and at least one year of recent, full-time sworn law enforcement experience in a recognized law enforcement agency.

Other Requirements :

Must be 21 years of age or older by the filing deadline.

License Required :

Must possess a valid California Class C driver's license or higher and have the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION FOR LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

All applicants must submit a completed application and required attachments. Missing required documents will be considered an incomplete application and may not move forward in the recruitment process.

Commendations for Police Work

Applicants will be required to participate in a POST physical agility exam as part of the testing process. Additionally, applicants must be able to pass a detailed background investigation in accordance with POST standards, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and medical exam and drug screening prior to being selected for a position with the City of Folsom. Included in this examination process is an attempt to find if the candidate is 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical

Work may require sitting for prolonged periods of time, at a desk or in a patrol vehicle; walk, stand, climb, jump and run during patrol activities; bend, squat, crawl and kneel during inspection of crime scenes or conducting building searches; climb stairs and / or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; based on current POST entry level requirement drag a body for 25 feet; continuously wear utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; occasionally arrest violent combative subjects; wear CBRN gas masks and protective clothing; vision (may be corrected) includes close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus to operate office equipment and computer screens; hearing (may be corrected) of conversations in person, by telephone, and at meetings.

Environment :

Incumbents in this class must be willing to work a variety of shift schedules including 8, 9, 10 and 12-hour shift configurations; work irregular hours, holidays and weekends. Work outside exposed to wide temperature swings and inclement weather; low to moderate noise level; exposure to fumes, odors, dust, airborne particles and bodily fluids.

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