What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer - Lateral Entry position at City of La Habra?
Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS. Apply early. This position may close at any time without notice. To be considered as a Lateral applicant, you must:
- Be currently employed as a Peace Officer in good standing by a California-authorized jurisdiction.
- Have successfully completed your Field Training Program with your current agency.
- Possess or qualify for a California P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.
Centrally located in Southern California, the City of La Habra is the northernmost community in Orange County, just 20 miles southeast of Los Angeles. When the City incorporated in 1925, agriculture and oil dominated the local economy. Over the past 20 years, the City has invested heavily in economic development, capital improvements and wide ranging beautification efforts.
Today, the City is home to a population of 62,635 within La Habra's 7.3 square miles. Nearly 43 percent of the population falls within the age range of 25-54. Population ethnicity is broken down to 49 percent Hispanic, 41 percent White, 6 percent Asian/Pacific Islander and 2 percent Black. Despite the City's growth and progress, it has successfully retained its noble heritage as "A Caring Community".
Would you like to be part of a team that believes in investing in partnerships with the community, proactive crime prevention, community education and overall effective police work?
If so, the City of La Habra Police Department features:
Patrol Services (3/12.5 work schedule).
SWAT: North County SWAT
Traffic: Motors/Commercial Enforcement/Fatal Accident/Reconstruction Team.
General Investigations: Robbery; Homicide; Family Crimes; Property and Economic Crimes.
Special Investigations: Gangs and Narcotics.
Regional Task Force.
School Resource Officers.
Canine (Two Handlers).
Explorer Advisor.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS:
Work is performed both inside and outside in seasonal climate and weather conditions. Slippery surfaces, oily conditions, dust, dirt, and odors are conditions frequently encountered. Must constantly work with noise from traffic and police radio. Position requires availability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, on-call and overtime. Physical demands include constant arm and leg movements, fine finger dexterity, use of both hands, driving, standing, and sitting for long periods of time. Bending, stooping, lifting, running, squatting and climbing is also required. The incumbent must also be able to lift up to 75 pounds, carry, drag, pull and push objects and persons weighing at least 165 pounds; stand for extended periods of time such as in guarding a crime scene; run for extended periods of time such as in foot pursuit of suspects; distinguish colors and observe and recognize people, vehicles and environmental conditions during the day and night; recall details concerning incidents, people and occurrences to write thorough, accurate and complete reports; hear radio transmissions in noisy environments such as in a busy intersection; maintain composure and good judgment while under stress.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
If an accommodation is needed during the interviewing or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department at least five days in advance of your scheduled appointment so that we may be able to provide a reasonable accommodation.
Any provision herein may be modified or revoked.
Salary : $91,270 - $121,971
