Police Officer Lateral/Academy Graduate

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The following is a list of jobs currently available with the City of Shafter: MORE Search View toggle Sort Filter 1 jobs found Showing 1-1 of 1 jobs POLICE OFFICER LATERAL / ACADEMY GRADUATE Shafter, CA Full-Time - $84,240.00 - $102,388.00 Annually Category: Public Safety / Law Enforcement Department: Police Department Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 1st Installment: $2,500 Upon Hire 2nd Installment: $2,500 Upon Successful Completion of Probationary Period Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of patrol and related duties involving the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws, codes, and ordinances; conduct surveillance; perform investigative work; control traffic flow and enforce traffic regulations; participate in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; respond to various emergencies and calls for service; assist in the preparation of cases and testifies in court; serve in specialized departmental... Posted more than 30 days ago | Continuous JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACCOUNT PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT PRIVACY SETTINGS Copyright © 2026 POLICE OFFICER LATERAL / ACADEMY GRADUATE is loading POLICE OFFICER LATERAL / ACADEMY GRADUATE flyout has been opened APPLY POLICE OFFICER LATERAL / ACADEMY GRADUATE Salary $84,240.00 - $102,388.00 Annually Location Police Department, Shafter, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 04 Department Police Department Opening Date 02/24/2022 Closing Date Continuous DESCRIPTION BENEFITS Objective Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 1st Installment: $2,500 Upon Hire 2nd Installment: $2,500 Upon Successful Completion of Probationary Period Under general supervision, perform a wide variety of patrol and related duties involving the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of laws, codes, and ordinances; conduct surveillance; perform investigative work; control traffic flow and enforce traffic regulations; participate in and provides support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs; respond to various emergencies and calls for service; assist in the preparation of cases and testifies in court; serve in specialized departmental roles as assigned; provide information and assistance to the public; and perform related duties, as assigned. 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