Lateral / certified officer · Posted Mar 23, 2026

POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE

Pay
$7,580/mo to $10,068/mo$7,580.25 - $10,067.50 Monthly
Closes
Not statedOpen
Bonus
None stated
Laterals
Not stated

In the posting's words

The sentences our figures come from.ANNUAL SALARY: $90,963 - $120,810ANNUAL SALARY: $90,963 - $120,810ANNUAL SALARY: $90,963 - $120,810Must be twenty-one years of age by the time of appointment.Equivalent to graduation from high school.For out of state applicants, you will need to obtain a Basic Course Waiver from the California POST Agency.This recruitment will remain open in order to maintain an active eligibility list

The posting

From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · original
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGING BUT REWARDING CAREER? IF SO, THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY IS LOOKING FOR YOU! The City of Cathedral City is seeking enthusiastic women and men interested in establishing a challenging career in Public Safety. We are accepting applications from current and newly sworn in peace officers. This recruitment will remain open in order to maintain an active eligibility list . MISSION STATEMENT Provide the community with progressive and professional police services dedicated to ensure public order, a sense of community well-being and a responsiveness with integrity and excellence. THE POSITION DEPARTMENT: POLICE ANNUAL SALARY: $90,963 - $120,810 BARGAINING UNIT: CCPOA (Cathedral City Police Officers Association) The Ideal Candidate, u nder general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinan­ces, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and provision of information and assistance to the public; per­forms related work as assigned. Minimum Requirements: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Graduation from a POST-certified Basic Academy within the last 3 years Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate required for Lateral Applicants Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship College-level classes in police science, administration of justice or a related field are desired Good physical fitness and mental health as required by POST standards Other Requirements: Must meet California peace officer standards including, but not limited to: not currently on probation for a misdemeanor; no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned); good moral character as determined by thorough background investigation (this includes a polygraph examination and/or computer voice stress analysis); submission of fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check; and found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Must possess a valid California driver's license. Must be willing and able to work day, night, weekend and holiday shifts; and be available for call-out as required. Must be able to obtain required P.O.S.T. certification and maintain firearms quali­fication. Must be twenty-one years of age by the time of appointment. For out of state applicants , you will need to obtain a Basic Course Waiver from the California POST Agency. Please click here for instructions on obtaining a Basic Course Waiver. Academy Graduate candidates who have more than a one (1) year gap between certification and employment must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network at www.NationalTestingNetwork.com . NTN scores must have been issued within the last 6 months from the date when you submitted your application with the City. To view the qualifications and full job description, click here. The City of Cathedral City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Why work for the City of Cathedral City? The City of Cathedral City Police Department offers amazing benefits and a variety of career opportunities to further enhance your skills. Special Assignments Include (stipends per pay period): Canine Handler (Canine Officer/Animal Premium) $250 Field Training Officer (Training Premium) $250 Gang Officer (Gang Detail Assignment Premium) $250 Homeless Liaison (Police Liaison Premium) $250 Investigator including: traffic, narcotics, RAID, auto theft, real estate task force, detective (Police Investigator Premium) $250 Motor Officer, when assigned to motor (Motorcycle Patrol Premium) $250 PACT Team (Police liaison premium) $250 School Resource Officer (Police liaison premium) $250 What Cathedral City has to Offer: What's Next? Apply Today and share this posting with anyone who may be interested! APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION <span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text

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  • Starting pay$56,160
  • Top of scale$120,810
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