Top 8 Police officer lateral Jobs in Orange County Ca

Police Communications Officer (Lateral - Experienced Only)
City of Tustin, CA —Tustin, CA
- $70,948.80 - $105,289.60 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Police Officer Lateral Transfer
City of Santa Ana —Santa Ana, CA
- $105,816 - $128,628 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
Police Officer Lateral
City of Buena Park —Buena Park, CA
- $104,582.40 - $137,467.20 a year
- Extended hours
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Police Officer (Lateral)
City Of Placentia —Placentia, CA
- $90,557.46 - $111,760.05 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
Police Officer (Academy Graduate/Lateral Entry)
City of Coronado, CA —Orange, CA
- $96,537.14 - $129,369.00 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driving
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Police Officer Lateral (Must currently be a Police Officer)
City of Chino —Chino, CA
- $100,005 - $121,536 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Police Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate)
City of La Palma, CA —La Palma, CA
- $90,515.15 - $115,522.81 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Adults
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays

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Police Officer - (Lateral)
Franklin Township Police Department —Columbus, OH
Candidates with experience working in a police department, with military experience, or with an associate of arts degree in criminal justice or a related field…
$28.70 - $38.96 an hour
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Police Officer - Lateral and Entry-level
City of Delaware, OH —Delaware, OH
Possession of a valid State of Ohio Driver's license at time of application and throughout duration of employment, free of excessive violations.
$36.18 - $50.39 an hour

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Police Communications Officer (Lateral - Experienced Only)

City of Tustin, CA -
Tustin, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,948.80 - $105,289.60 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Uniform allowance
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
High school diploma or GED
Typing
Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software

Full Job Description

Description

Police Communications Officer I: $34.11 - $45.91/hour

Police Communications Officer II: $37.77 - $50.62/hour

The City of Tustin Police Department is currently seeking applicants for lateral Police Communications Officer I/II (may be filled at either level depending on qualifications). This recruitment is open to candidates who have worked as a 911 dispatcher within the last two (2) years. This recruitment is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.

To be considered, a City application, supplemental questionnaire AND typing certification (35 nwpm) must be submitted. For typing certification requirements, CLICK HERE.

This position, under moderate supervision, receives incoming calls for police and emergency assistance, dispatches necessary personnel and equipment, and monitors ongoing police activity to determine the need for additional resources.

Selection Process

Each component listed below must be passed in order to continue to the next phase. Applicants will receive written notification of their current status in the selection process.

1. Oral Panel Interview

2. Background Investigation and Polygraph Examination

3. Police Chief's Interview

4. Psychological and Medical Examinations (upon conditional offer of employment)

Candidates successfully completing all components of the selection process will be placed on an employment eligibility list from which hires may be made. The eligible list is valid for one year. The duration of the selection process typically lasts 6-9 months.

***IMPORTANT*** A comprehensive background investigation and polygraph will be conducted on any eligible persons considered for hire. Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may be grounds for disqualification. A pre-employment medical, psychological evaluation AND a drug screen will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Receives emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public for police, fire, or other emergency services; determines the nature of the call and the resources necessary to respond
Monitors police radio communications; maintains contact with police units to track officer status and respond to need for additional resources; monitors various radio channels to keep abreast of county-wide police activities affecting the City and assist other county agencies with mutual aid
Prioritizes requests for police and other public safety services; determines availability and location of patrol units; transmits information and dispatches police personnel and equipment in response to calls; routes calls for fire and emergency medical assistance to the Orange County Fire Authority
Assists police personnel in the field by quickly and accurately researching and relaying criminal history information and other requested data
Communicates with callers to determine the nature of the call and provide appropriate assistance; maintains composure to ensure that complete and accurate information is transmitted to public safety and medical personnel
Screens non-emergency calls for service; provides requested information or directs callers to the proper person, department or agency
Updates and maintains electronic records and logs of data pertaining to calls and activities
Monitors video surveillance cameras and/or alarms for Police Department and City Hall facilities to identify suspicious activity

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. A typical combination includes:

Education and/or Experience:

Police Communications Officer I: Graduation from high school; and two (2) years of customer service experience involving considerable public contact. Must have worked as a 911 dispatcher within the last two (2) years.

Police Communications Officer II: Graduation from high school; and two (2) years of experience as a public safety dispatcher using a West Covina Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. Must have worked as a 911 dispatcher within the last two (2) years.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

A valid California Law Enforcement Teletype Systems (CLETS) certificate is required within three (3) months of employment. A certificate of completion from a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Public Safety Dispatchers' Basic Course is required.

Special Requirements:

Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination, and administrative screening. Required to work rotating shifts that are typically twelve and one-half (12 ½) hours per day and which include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. May be required to adjust shift assignment and/or work mandatory overtime to ensure adequate staffing.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

For a full job description including Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Demands CLICK HERE.

TYPING CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a typing speed of 35 net words per minute. For typing certification requirements and instructions, please CLICK HERE.

The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The City of Tustin offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit program that includes:

FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
The City provides a specific dollar amount to each employee to use toward the purchase of individual or family health coverage, dental plans, vision coverage, additional life insurance, deferred compensation, and other optional benefits. Currently, the flexible benefit amount for Employee + 2 is $2000 per month.

The City contracts through CalPERS medical program (PEMHCA) which offers multiple PPO and HMO options for health insurance providers. Employees also have the choice of Delta Dental PPO or HMO plans.

RETIREMENT
Employees will be enrolled in a defined benefit (pension) plan with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS determines the retirement plan in which a new employee will be enrolled based on the individual's membership status with CalPERS or a reciprocal retirement system on the individual's first day of employment with the City.

Classic CalPERS members will be enrolled in the 2% @ 60 plan, with an employee contribution of 10% (pre-tax). New CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan, with an employee contribution of 7.25% (pre-tax). The City does not participate in Social Security, though participation Medicare is mandatory (1.45% employee contribution).

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program. The City contracts with Nationwide Retirement Services.

GENERAL LEAVE
General Leave may be used for vacation and/or illness. Annual accrual amounts increase from 160 to 248 with years of service.

HOLIDAYS
The City has 13 paid holidays per calendar year.

LIFE INSURANCE
Full-Time employees receive a $100,000 life insurance policy.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
The City provides a uniform maintenance allowance of $250 per year for those full-time employees required to wear a City uniform.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY
Educational Incentive pay for unit employees as follows:
BA/BS degree - $28.85 per pay period
Masters degree - $38.46 per pay period

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE
Employees in this bargaining unit may be assigned the 9/80, 3/12.5 or 4/10 alternative work schedules.

RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the City of Tustin with ten (10) years of full-time service and continue enrollment in the City's health plan are eligible for reimbursement of $250 per month toward retiree health insurance costs. Employees first hired into a benefitted position with the City of Tustin prior to July 1, 2011 are eligible for this benefit after five (5) years of service.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
After passing the probationary period, employees may request reimbursement up to a maximum of $4000 per calendar year for tuition and related expenses when attending a community college or four year university.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of legal and counseling services.

MEDICARE
All newly hired employees contribute a portion of gross salary for Medicare coverage. The employee contribution to Medicare is 1.45%.

SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

SPECIALTY PAY
The City has specialty pay for designated positions. Examples of specialty pay include Bilingual Pay, Stand-by Pay, Call-Back Pay, Special Assignment and Shift Differential.

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