Police Officer: Lateral

3 weeks ago


Antioch, California, United States City of Antioch, CA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Police Officer to join our team as a Lateral Officer. As a Police Officer with the City of Antioch, you will be responsible for protecting the community and enforcing laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Patrol assigned areas to observe, investigate, and report suspicious and hazardous conditions.
  • Apprehend and arrest law violators.
  • Respond to routine and emergency calls for protection of persons and property, and for the enforcement of City ordinances and State laws.
  • Investigate crimes, accidents, deaths, and disturbances; gather evidence; interview, question, and take statements from complainants, suspects, and witnesses; complete case reports.
  • Take charge of juveniles and delinquents and work on cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles.
  • Handle missing persons' cases and work with community organizations and governmental agencies in delinquencies and delinquency control programs.
  • Direct traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion; stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws and issue citations.
  • Appear in court to present evidence and testimony.
  • Search, guard, transport, and assist in the booking and custodial care of prisoners.
  • Serve writs, warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
  • May be assigned to assist in conducting special studies related to the Police Department.
  • May be assigned to evidence, training, investigations, or other administrative assignments.
  • Provide information and direction to the public and assist in developing community crime prevention programs.
  • May speak before business, school, civic, and social groups.
Requirements
  • Graduation from high school or equivalent and completion of a P.O.S.T. approved academy at time of appointment.
  • A valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of hire.
  • Officers shall not have been convicted of any felony. A misdemeanor conviction may result in applicant disqualification and employee disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
  • A complete background investigation will be conducted.
  • Age: 21 years at time of appointment.
Benefits
  • Health and Welfare - Cafeteria Plan is provided with a City contribution for the purchase of health, dental, vision, life insurance, and the employee assistance program. A cash payment option in lieu of benefits is available.
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): 3% @ 50 formula for classic members or 2.7% @ 57 formula for PEPRA members
  • Social Security - The City participates in the Medicare portion only
  • Holidays - 14 days per year
  • Vacation - 11 to 25 days per year depending upon length of service
  • Sick Leave - Accrue 12 days per year
  • Deferred Compensation Plan - City offers a 457 Plan
  • Medical-After-Retirement Account (MARA)
  • Education Incentive Plan - $800 per year reimbursement for books, tuition, and mileage
  • Uniform Allowance - $960/year (Increases $20/year for duration of agreement)
  • Bilingual Pay - $100/month
  • Senior Officer Pay - Percentage based on months of service as a Sworn Peace Officer in State of California
  • Shift Differential - 2-1/2% for Swing and 5% for Graveyard
How to Apply

Resumes will be accepted, but MUST NOT replace the required information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only the most qualified applicants will be selected to participate in the testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, application appraisal, written exam, oral interview, physical agility test, physical and psychological examinations, drug test, background investigation, and polygraph test.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law, the City of Antioch provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees, regardless of race, gender expression, age, pregnancy, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sex, or any other protected class or status.

The City of Antioch will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect personal integrity and high ethical standards.

Lateral Signing Bonus/Incentive

To qualify for the bonus/incentives, the applicant must:

  • Be currently employed as a police officer within a California law enforcement agency.
  • Have two (2) years of experience and have successfully completed a probationary period.
  • Possess a Basic California POST Certificate.
  • If the applicant is a former Antioch officer who wishes to return to the department, his/her separation of employment must be at least eighteen (18) months to qualify.

The bonus/incentives will consist of the following:

  • Applicant will be allowed to carry over up to 200 hours of accrued sick leave from his/her department.
  • Prior law enforcement service seniority will be used to determine vacation accrual rate of the applicant.
  • Automatic credit of 40 hours vacation upon employment.
  • Signing bonus of $30,000 with payments in the following increments:
    • $15,000 - upon successful completion of FTO
    • $2,500 - upon successful completion of probation
    • $5,000 - upon three (3) years of service
    • $2,500 - upon four (4) years of service
    • $5,000 - upon five (5) years of service
  • Any current Antioch employee who recruits a lateral officer will receive his/her choice of $1,000 or 20 hours of Comp Time upon the lateral's successful completion of the field training program.

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