What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Lateral/Academy Trained position at City of Fullerton?
Why Fullerton PD?
- Future across-the-board increases:
- 4% in July of 2025
- 4% in July of 2026
- 4% in July of 2027
- 6% Longevity Pay* after your 5th year of City employment
- 10% Longevity Pay* after your 9th year of City employment - Years of experience with another law enforcement agency counts too!
The Position:
Under general supervision performs sworn police duties in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; performs police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, special assignments, and other law enforcement activities and performs related work as required.
- Graduation from high school; and
- Possession of a valid POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced certificate; or
- Graduation from a POST-certified academy within the last three years; or
- Completion of a POST-sponsored recertification course. This is required if you have not been employed with a California law enforcement agency within the last three years or within three years of graduation from a POST-certified academy.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs. Shift work and work on weekends and holidays is required. Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback.
- Must be able to pass a department pre-employment screening and background.
- Lateral transfers to the classification of Police Officer from other agencies must possess a Basic POST Certificate at the time of City of Fullerton appointment.
- Valid Class C California Driver's License and acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.
If you have any questions about our Police Department or the hiring process, please contact Corporal Justin Melendez at JMelendez@FullertonPD.org.
Sounds good so far, but what's so great about Fullerton? So glad you asked...
Additional Information:
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and will remain on file for six months from the date received and are reviewed when there is a need to fill a vacancy. After the six-month period, applicants are encouraged to re-apply.
Applicants considered for appointment to Police Officer are subject to an extensive and in-depth background investigation including a polygraph examination.
All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical examination performed by the City's designated physician, at City expense. Medical examinations are administered to assess an individual's ability to perform the physical and mental requirements of this position. In addition, City of Fullerton employees appointed to safety-sensitive classifications and all new hires will undergo a drug screen.
The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service.
The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
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