Lateral / certified officer · Continuous recruitment

Police Officer Lateral

Pay
$139,944 to $169,520$139,944.20 - $169,520.00 Annually
Closes
ContinuousContinuous
Bonus
None stated
Laterals
Not stated

The posting

From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 14, 2026 · original

The City of Redwood City Invites YOU to Apply for: Police Officer Lateral Vision for the future The Redwood City Police Department strives to be a standard-bearer for the law enforcement profession. We seek to develop and utilize the members of our organization to their fullest potential and encourage their professional growth. As a progressive police department, we seek to employ officers with a broad spectrum of experience, education, and experiences that will help us deliver superior police emphasizing community-based policing, community interaction, and collaborative problem solving to the valued members of our community. We recognize that excellent customer service, community partnerships and responsiveness to our communities’ needs are the foundation of superior police service. Ready to Apply? • Please click on the link: https://www.calopps.org/redwood-city/job-20451860 • A complete application is required, including answers to the supplemental questionnaire. • Applications will be reviewed continuously as they are received. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training & Experience: • Possess a California P.O.S.T. basic, intermediate, or advanced certificate. • Completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university (60 units or more is preferred). • Valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. • Physically capable of passing the California P.O.S.T. medical examination job requirements. • Meet all regulatory requirements for becoming a Peace Officer with a California P.O.S.T. agency. To be considered for a Lateral Police Officer appointment, candidates must have: • Minimum of 12 months continuous experience as a sworn California law enforcement officer including successful completion of the employing agency probation period. Three or more years of experience is desirable. • Well-established record of distinguished service and have consistently demonstrated excellence in their assignments as law enforcement officers.

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  • Starting pay$139,443
  • Top of scale$169,520
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