Police Officer Lateral

The City of Buena Park Police Department is seeking qualified Police Officer Lateral applicants! Applications will be accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS and may close without prior notice. Please thoroughly review the entire job bulletin before submitting your employment application. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO POSSESS A CALIFORNIA BASIC POST CERTIFICATE AND HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A POLICE OFFICER WITH A CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Police Officer Salary up to $144,331 Annually AND ***$12,000 SIGNING BONUS*** Successful Police Officer Lateral candidates will receive a $12,000 signing bonus, paid in three installments: $4,000 at the time of hire; $4,000 upon successful completion of the Field Training Program and 12-month probationary period; and $4,000 upon completion of two years of service. The City of Buena Park Police Department offers Police Officers the opportunity to serve a diverse community while working in a modern, state-of-the-art facility. With an emphasis on community-oriented policing, proactive crime prevention, and strong partnerships with the community, the Department provides a dynamic and rewarding law enforcement environment. Would you like to be part of a team that values community partnerships, proactive crime prevention, community education, and effective police work? The Buena Park Police Department offers opportunities to work with and support a variety of specialized assignments, programs, and services, including: Patrol Services, Traffic/Enforcement, K9 Unit, and SWAT Youth Explorer Program School Resource Officer Program, and the Citizens Assisting Police (CAP) Volunteer Program Crime Prevention, Investigative Services Bureau, and Forensics Regional Narcotics Suppression Program, Gang Unit, Community Impact Team (CIT), Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership (G.R.I.P.) Crimes, Persons Unit/Property Unit and the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT) Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) Program OUR PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of Community-Oriented Policing is practiced throughout the Buena Park Police Department. The Department believes in building strong partnerships with the community and actively pursues opportunities for community engagement and education. Through specialized teams and programs, such as the Neighborhood Improvement Task Force (NITF), Community Impact Team (CIT), and teams of officers assigned to address specific community concerns, the Buena Park Police Department works proactively to address crime and strengthen community trust. STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT The Buena Park Police Department is proud of its state-of-the-art facility, which was built in 2009 with the future of law enforcement in mind. Officers have access to facilities, equipment, and technology designed to support their work, including: Expansive 24/7 employee gym and locker room facilities Large patrol equipment storage lockers conveniently located near police vehicles On-site weapons training facility State-of-the-art tactical equipment High-tech Dispatch Center Modern computer technology with an emphasis on paperless processes Dictation services for report writing WORKING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES CAREER GROWTH Professional development, education, and advancement are encouraged and supported through extensive training and promotional opportunities. Officers are encouraged to engage in proactive police work and have opportunities to develop advanced investigative skills and collaborate with detectives as part of their regular duties. The Department also offers alternative work schedules, including a 3/12 work schedule , as well as opportunities for special-event overtime at events and destinations such as Knott’s Berry Farm and City community events. GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, patrols an assigned area, enforces public safety laws, codes, and regulations, maintains order, prevents, detects and investigates crime, and carries out special assignments in the protection of life and property; and does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Sergeant, which serves as a first-line supervisor, and has responsibility for the development, coordination, and evaluation of sworn personnel that are part of a work shift or section. Police Officers may be assigned to special assignments, such as motors, traffic, K-9, detective, SWAT, field training officer, jail, bike team, VIP handling, reserves, and similar details. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. Enforces federal and state laws and regulations, and local ordinances related to public safety and law enforcement. Patrols an assigned area of the city, in a motor vehicle or on foot in order to detect and prevent crime and maintain law and order; may operate a motorcycle or bicycle as part of special assignment detail. Prepares citations, arrest reports, crime reports, daily observation reports, vehicular incident and pursuit forms, injury reports, collision reports, and impounded property reports. Responds to radio messages and citizen requests for protection of life, property and public assistance; appears at crimes and scenes of disorder and determines proper course of action; investigates suspicious vehicles or persons; observes situations related to stolen cars, traffic violations, and proper flow of traffic. Gives verbal warnings and issues citations; inspects premises; assists in the investigation of crimes; conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, armed robberies, vehicle accidents, deaths or other types of incidents involving possible violation of public safety laws and codes. Questions suspects, interviews victi