Police Officer - Lateral

Salary : $7,879.73 - $10,086.27 Monthly

Location : Beaumont, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 26-43

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2026

Closing Date : 2 / 18 / 2026 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Summary Description

• This recruitment is only open to Laterals and applicants must be able to submit proof of POST Basic certificate.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property through the enforcement of local, state and federal laws and ordinances; patrols assigned areas by vehicle or on foot, responds to service calls, makes arrests, investigates traffic collisions and crimes, enforces traffic laws, presents evidence in court, and addresses citizen groups; works various shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may be assigned overtime or placed on-call as required; and performs a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities.

Representative Duties

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Operations and standard operating procedures of a Police Department.

Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including laws governing the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses.

Modern methods, procedures, and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, juvenile programs, record keeping, records management, automated records systems, search and seizure, care and custody of persons and property, and crime prevention.

Care, maintenance, and operation of firearms and other modern police equipment.

Principles and practices of data collection and analysis.

Methods and techniques of report preparation and writing.

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Principles and practices used in the identification, preservation, and presentation of evidence.

Techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force.

Methods and techniques used in interviewing witnesses, victims, or suspects.

Investigative techniques, procedures, and sources of information.

Principles and applications of public relations.

Geography of the local area.

Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Principles and practices of courtroom presentation and testimony.

Ability to :

Understand, interpret, apply, enforce, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.

Interpret and explain law enforcement policies and procedures.

Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments.

Function with a significant degree of independence.

Gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence and reach sound conclusions.

Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Effectively use and qualify with law enforcement tools and weapons including firearms, batons, defensive tactics, and other safety equipment.

Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, video systems, and radars.

Judge situations / people accurately.

Think clearly and act quickly in a variety of situations.

Conduct a variety of criminal and special investigations.

Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence.

Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.

Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.

Control violent people and affect arrests.

Administer first aid.

Prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence.

Maintain contact and preserve good relations with the public; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.

Meet standards for physical endurance, agility, health, and vision.

Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.

Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Perform routine multi-tasking functions.

Understand and work within the course and scope of duties, authority and responsibilities.

Work with minimum supervision.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience, Education and Licenses

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education / Training :

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience :

Must have at least one year of experience with another public agency.

License or Certificate :

Must possess and maintain P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate.

Possession of a valid, appropriate driver's license.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS : The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions :

Must be found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental conditions, as determined by a qualified physician and / or psychologist, which with or without accommodation might affect the exercises of the powers of a peace officer or adversely affect the ability of the employee to perform essential job functions. The position may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily office activities. Additionally, the position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in retrieving and entering data using a computer keyboard. Near and far vision is required in order to read work related documents and use the computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.

This classification is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may be required to perform other reasonable duties as assigned by management. The City reserves the right, with the concurrence of the department head, to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises and as consistent with the meet and confer process.

The City of Beaumont offers a complete benefit package for full-time employees including CalPERS retirement, health care, dental coverage, vision care, life insurance, short term disability and life insurance. For more detailed information please visit our benefits page.

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Do you have a Basic P.O.S.T. certificate?

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