Police Officer (Lateral / Academy Graduate)

Police Officer

The City of La Verne Police Department seeks motivated and well-qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer to uphold our organizational values of professionalism, responsibility, innovation, dedication, and excellence.

To qualify as a Lateral Entry Police Officer, applicants must meet the following criteria : Completion of probation as a Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency, possession of a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and must have worked actively as a full-time peace officer within the State of California for at least 24 of the past 36 months.

Applicants who possess a certificate of completion of a Police Academy but do not meet the other criteria for Lateral Officers are considered Academy Graduates. Applicants who do not possess a Police Academy certificate of completion do not qualify for this position and should instead apply as a City of La Verne Police Recruit Trainee.

Applications are currently being accepted on a continuous basis and qualified applicants will be invited to further assessment phases as needed. Testing includes a physical agility test (for all qualifying applicants) and an oral board interview.

STEP #1 : APPLICATION

Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment may close at any time without notice, so interested parties should apply without delay. Candidate notifications are sent via email. Please make sure your email address is correct and check your email periodically during the application process. Candidates who pass an initial application screening will be invited to continue in the selection process.

STEP #2 : PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST

Qualified applicants will be invited to the physical agility test. The physical agility test is required for all qualifying candidates. The physical agility test is composed of an obstacle course involving several tasks. Successful completion of each task is required to pass the agility test. You will be given two attempts to successfully complete each test. The test will be administered at Bonita High School Glenn Davis Stadium, 3102 D Street, La Verne, CA.

• Body Drag : Lift and drag 165 pound human simulator 32 feet. Maximum time : 12 seconds
• Chain Link Fence : Run 5 yards to a 6-foot chain link fence, climb over fence, continue running another 25 yards. Maximum time : 10 seconds
• Solid Wall Climb : Run 5 yards to a 6-foot solid wall, climb over wall, continue running another 25 yards. Maximum time : 13 seconds
• 500 Yard Run : Run 500 yards (equivalent to one lap plus 60 yards of standard running track). Maximum time : 1 minute 45 seconds

STEP #3 : ORAL BOARD

Candidates who successfully pass the agility test will be invited to the interview evaluation.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

Candidates must pass all three (3) of the steps listed above to be placed on the City's Eligibility List. The application screening and physical agility test are all qualifying steps (pass / fail). The oral interview evaluation is weighted 100% and determines a candidates' placement on the eligibility list. Eligibility lists are valid for one (1) year from the date they are established unless it is exhausted sooner or extended for an additional period of time.

To perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations, to perform investigative work, to participate in and provide support and assistance to special department crime prevention and enforcement programs.

This is the entrance level classification in the professional police series requiring sworn peace officer status. Positions allocated to the Police Officer class may be assigned to one of a number of functional areas within the Police Department.

General supervision is provided by a Police Sergeant. Technical or functional supervision may be provided by higher level police personnel. Assignments may require indirect supervision of non-sworn personnel.

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

Supplemental Information

The City La Verne is a city of more than 30,000 residents and a well-balanced community with a good mix of residential, commercial, and industrial features. La Verne maintains a council-manager form of government. La Verne is a close-knit community that is home to many fine institutions and facilities which include the University of La Verne (founded in 1891), Brackett Field Airport, and public and private schools. As one of the most desirable communities in metropolitan Southern California, La Verne is a progressive city that has retained much of its small town charm.

The City is interested in hiring an individual who exemplifies the values that make La Verne a safe, desirable, and engaged place to live. The City reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the position. Meeting the required minimum qualifications does not guarantee an applicant an invitation to the next step(s) in the selection process. Those candidates whose experience and training most closely match the City's needs may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a combination of written exercise, panel interview, or other testing deemed appropriate. Prior to hire, successful candidates will also be required to undergo a medical examination (including drug screen), and credit and criminal reviews.

As required by state law, the City provides consideration for veterans who served during military actions. Eligible