Police Officer (Entry Level)

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MORE Search View toggle Sort Filter 21 jobs found Showing 21-21 of 21 jobs Job Search Results Job Title Job Type Salary Closing Department Police Cadet Part-Time (Status 9) $16.90 - $19.56 Hourly Continuous Police Department Prev 1 2 3 Next Showing items 21 - 21 CITY OF REDDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACCOUNT PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT PRIVACY SETTINGS Copyright © 2026 entry-level-police-officer is loading entry-level-police-officer flyout has been opened Entry Level Police Officer Salary $36.77 - $54.33 Hourly Location Redding Police Department, CA Job Type Full-Time (Status 3) Job Number 660ENT 442 022020 Department Police Department Division 442 Police - Field Operations Opening Date 02/04/2020 Bargaining Unit RPOA DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS Description Please Note: We are currently only considering candidates for the Entry Level Police Officer position who have already completed a 6 month law enforcement academy. If you have not yet completed a law enforcement academy, please apply for the Police Recruit position. Effective September 5, 2021, the hourly rate for the Police Officer classification will increase to $34.37 - $50.77 ($71,489.00 - $105,601 annually). Please view our interactive brochure to learn more about this exciting career opportunity. We are looking for someone to Perform all classes of law enforcement work including, but not limited to, patrol assigned beat enforcing laws and maintaining order. Examples include: traffic law enforcement, regulation enforcement, crime prevention and crime investigation from complaint to final solution of cases. Qualifications we're looking for Knowledge of: Practices and procedures of police science and administration; criminal law, City ordinances and regulations; investigation and crime prevention methods; rules of evidence and laws governing the apprehension, arrest, custody and prosecution of law violators; and effective public relations. Ability to: Interact effectively with the public and employees; read, understand, and carry out departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and regulations; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action; write clear and accurate reports; understand and follow oral directions; learn the use and care of automobiles, motorcycles, and small firearms; make detailed observations, recall names, personal descriptions, and details of incidents; and meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility. Education & Experience: To qualify candidates must be a graduate of a California POST police academy at time of appointment and must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have completed 30 semester