Police Officer (Lateral)

Police Officer: $8,419 to $11,416/month Compensation up to $13,128 with incentives; $20,000 Lateral signing bonus Are you interested in working for a department that receives strong support from the community, local government and administration? Do you want to work where you are appreciated internally and externally and where your work will make a difference? Pleasant Hill Police Department is recruiting for lateral and entry-level officers who understand and are committed to community service and teamwork. We value our officers and their contributions, strive to create a family environment, and require excellent service. If this is what you are looking for in an agency, please consider applying with us. We offer a competitive salary, a strong package of incentives, and a $20,000 signing bonus for lateral officers. For more information please visit governmentjobs.com or contact Sgt. Ron Priebe at (925) 288-4644 rpriebe@pleasanthillpd.org . EDUCATION: Lateral Candidates - High school diploma and 30 units of college-level course work. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: To apply, please complete an application online at governmentjobs.com . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application. All applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment, meet the physical requirements set in the California P.O.S.T. screening manual, and must have passed (within the last 12 months) or be able to pass the P.O.S.T. Basic Entry Level written exam with a minimum T-Score of 48. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Apply early as recruitment may close at any time. Initial screening of applicants will be based on quality of experience, education and training. Those selected will be subject to an interview, a thorough background check, a physical examination, drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph. Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the selection process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.