Lateral / certified officer · Posted Dec 17, 2025
Police Officer (Lateral) - $60K HIRING BONUS ELIGIBLE
Pay
$89,280 to $119,652$89,280.00 - $119,652.00 Annually
Closes
Not statedOpen
Bonus
$60,000
Laterals
Not stated
In the posting's words
The sentences our figures come from.Police Officer-Lateral - HIRING BONUS ELIGIBLEAttach a copy of one of the following: Basic POST CertificateAn applicant must be employed as a California full-time police officer with at least three (3) consecutive years of street/patrol specific experience at the time that the applicant submitted a job application to the City for the Lateral Police Officer position.The City of Hemet is accepting continuous applications for Police Officer-LateralThe posting
From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · originalTHE CITY OF HEMET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hemet is accepting continuous applications for Police Officer-Lateral - HIRING BONUS ELIGIBLE.
***Hiring Bonus Eligibility Requirements: An applicant must be employed as a California full-time police officer with at least three (3) consecutive years of street/patrol specific
experience at the time that the applicant submitted a job application to the City for the Lateral Police Officer position.
Three (3) years of experience as a full-time police officer must have occurred at a California POST-certified Police or Sheriff's Department. The following types of experience do not count toward the prerequisite. Street/Patrol experience from an agency outside of California.
Prior experience as a military police officer.
Prior experience as a correctional officer.
Prior experience as a sheriff's deputy working at a county jail or state prison.
No break in service
Apply immediately for consideration!
To view the position’s complete details, please click here . TO APPLY:
Submit an online application by the posted deadline with the following considerations: Complete all required fields on the application
Attach a copy of one of the following: Basic POST Certificate
If you do not attach the required certificates, your application will not be considered.
Special Requirements:
Applicants must: (1) Possess a valid Class C California Driver License; and (2) Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, a polygraph examination, a psychological evaluation, fingerprinting, and a medical examination which will include a pre-employment drug screening.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION PACKAGE.
THE PROVISIONS IN THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
About Hemet PD
Full department page- Starting pay$89,280
- Top of scale$119,652
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