Police Officer Recruit/Police Officer Lateral - City of Glendale, CA

**This listing is for LATERAL POLICE OFFICERS**

Sometimes the grass is greener! Come join the best, and earn up to $160,000 a year!** $20,000 LATERAL SIGNING BONUS currently available! We are a full service agency, offering a variety of specialized assignments – from narcotics, to helicopter pilot, to K9 handler – we have it all.  Nearly 60% of our sworn personnel work in specialized units!  We also recognize your service time – meaning you could potentially earn longevity pay from the day you’re hired.  With an expedited hiring process for laterals (we waive the written and PAT!) and monthly testing, you could be just a couple of months away from joining our team.

Come experience what it’s like to partner with a community that supports its Police Department. From good equipment, to paid bonding leave for childbirth and adoptions, to working for a professional and highly regarded agency in the law enforcement community – this truly is a great place to work.  Small enough to feel like family, big enough to pursue your dreams.  

We have the following specialized assignments: FTO, School Resource Officer, Narcotics, Financial Crimes, Burglary/Auto Theft, Sex Crimes/Assaults, Robbery/Homicide, Fugitive Apprehension, Motors, Traffic Investigations, Homeless Outreach, Mental Health Team, Background Investigations, Organized Crime, Downtown Policing Unit, Community Policing, K9, Air Support.  

We also have the following auxiliary assignments: SWAT, Crisis Negotiations, Drone Pilot, Defensive Tactics, EVOC instructor, Range Staff, EMT, DRE, and more!

** This figure includes incentive pays, e.g., administrative assignment pay, longevity pay, and educational (POST certificate) pay. 

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.

Responds to calls for service regarding accidents, emergencies, crimes, threats, altercations and/or requests for aid.  Provides information and assistance to the public Emphasizes a Community-Based Policing philosophy focused on community interaction and collaborative problem solving.  

Administers first aid to injured persons.  Interviews, interrogates and records statements from witnesses, suspects and victims.  Identifies relevant facts and prepares written reports on incidents and cases assigned.  

Apprehend suspects by driving safely at high speeds, chasing suspects on foot, climbing over obstacles, physically subduing suspects, utilizing self-defense and arrest control techniques, and utilizing firearms under appropriate conditions.

Enforces traffic laws, directs traffic, issues citations and warnings.   Investigates accidents and accident scenes.

Investigates matters involving juveniles, reports of child neglect and juvenile delinquency.  Refers juveniles to the appropriate authorities.

Serves subpoenas, serves warrants, testifies in court, marks and stores evidence, apprehends suspects, makes arrests as prescribed by law, and confers with City/District Attorney's Office to provide information for case preparation.

Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.