Police Officer-Lateral or Academy Graduate

At the City of Hercules, we are seeking highly skilled and dedicated individuals to join our police force as Police Officers. This is an exciting opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their community and uphold the law.

This position involves performing a wide range of peace officer duties, including protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating crimes, and providing information and assistance to the public. As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, directing traffic, and making arrests when necessary.

• Patrol assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property and deter crime by providing high visibility.
• Respond to and investigate unusual or suspicious activities, and respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Direct traffic and investigate traffic accidents.
• Enforce state, local, and federal laws and ordinances, issue verbal warnings and citations to violators, and analyze facts, clues, and evidence to determine law violators.
• Make arrests, serve subpoenas and warrants, transport prisoners, and interview suspects.
• Prepare evidence and appear in court to give testimony.
• Search for stolen property and missing persons.
• Give information to the public regarding laws, ordinances, traffic safety, directions, and available public services.
• Operate computers, radios, and other communication equipment.
• Carry and use a firearm and other appropriate defensive weaponry.
• Protect the life, property, public order, and constitutional rights of all citizens.
• Adhere to the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
• Investigate juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents as assigned.

• Be a United States Citizen (or resident alien with application for citizenship in progress).
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Possess a valid California driver's license (at time of appointment) and a good driving record.
• Must be able to obtain required P.O.S.T. certification and maintain firearms qualification.
• Have normal color vision.
• Have vision of not less than 20/30 (corrected in each eye).
• Possess satisfactory hearing capabilities.
• Be free of disabling physical conditions or diseases that interfere with police work.
• Be emotionally stable and mature.

The estimated salary for this position is $83,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

The City of Hercules offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.