Police Officer - Lateral

Salary : $83,907.20 - $113,505.60 AnnuallyLocation : Banning, CAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024-00029 cDepartment: Police DepartmentOpening Date: 03/12/2026 DescriptionPolice Officer - Lateral recruitment targets applicants who have experience as a Peace Officer and possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or higher.Do you enjoy working with a diverse group of people? Do you enjoy serving the public? Do you enjoy being part of a team committed to serving the needs of others?The City of Banning is seeking qualified candidates to fill vacancies for a Police Officer Position. JOB DEFINITION: Under general supervision from first line supervisors, incumbent performs law enforcement and crime prevention work; controls traffic flow and enforces State and local traffic regulations; performs investigative work and other special assignments; performs a variety of technical law enforcement tasks; answers calls for the protection of life and property; enforces State, local and Federal laws and ordinances; and conducts a variety of preliminary and follow-up investigations.The ideal candidate will:Enjoy working in a diverse environmentHave excellent people skillsBe a self starter, flexible, reliable, detail oriented, ethical, and trustworthyBe compassionate, courteous, friendly, helpful, understanding, open minded, professional and fair when dealing with the public Love and serve their community as well as members of their teamCore Competencies:Adaptability/Flexibility- Shifts gears comfortably.Collaboration-Works co-operatively with other individuals and makes valued contributions. Communication - Effectively conveys and exchanges thoughts, opinions, or information verbally or in writing.Conflict Management-Handles conflicting interests diplomatically to help solve them.Decision Making-Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions within documented organizational boundaries.Influence-Exerts a positive effect on other's views, attitudes, decisions, perceptions, and/or beliefs. Initiative- Assesses and initiates things independently.Leadership-Works toward a common vision and fosters trust and ethics.Problem Solving -Sees and defines problems and implements solutions.Reliability and Commitment -Shows commitment, dedication, and accountability in one's work, and follows through on all projects, goals, aspects of one's work.Safety-Works to comply with safety regulations and helps to promote safety consciousness and well-being.Teamwork -Works collaboratively with a group of people to achieve a goal.Time Management/Organization-Plans and executes plans for events, tasks, or processes in an efficient manner.About the City:The City of Banning is located in Riverside County along the route of U.S. Interstate 10 approximately 25 miles northwest of Palm Springs and 82 miles east of Los Angeles. Beautifully situated in the San Gorgonio Pass between the two highest mountain peaks in Southern California, Banning is only minutes away from many desert and mountain resorts. One of Banning's unique characteristics is that it provides the serenity of a rural setting ,yet it has easy access to major metropolitan areas. Its unique location is at a relatively high altitude (2,350 feet) in the pass which provides a favorable year-round climate and air quality. Its municipal boundaries encompass 22.117 square miles. Incorporated in 1913, Banning is a general law city with a council/manager type administration. The City has five elected council members, one of which is chosen mayor by the Council. The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer and is appointed by the City Council. The City of Banning is a full-service municipal government, which owns and operates its own electric and water utilities. It also offers its residents an airport, local police protection, municipal bus service, seven parks, a swimming complex, the seasonally operated Playhouse Bowl, as well as youth and leisure programs. Recreation opportunities are also abundant in nearby areas, which offer golfing, fishing, hiking, and equestrian trails. Examples of Duties REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations, and deters crime by providing high visibility; responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for service; enforces State, local and Federal laws and ordinances; issues verbal warnings and citations; pursues and apprehends suspects and requests assistance as required; investigates juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents as the responding officer; coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses; oversees collection and preservation of physical evidence; restores order, protects life and property, and maintains other logs and records; investigates traffic accidents and provides traffic and crowd control as necessary; participates in special details and assignments, including K-9, motorcycle traffic officer and related activities; retrieves, identifies and returns found property and/or evidence to owners; provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and requests additional response; provides information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public; testifies in court, as subpoenaed.KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS: Knowledge of basic law enforcement terminology and conceptsKnowledge of the techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situationsKnowledge of the safety practices and precautions pertaining to the workSkill in observing and accurately recalling places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidentsSkill in remaining calm and taking appropriate action in tense situationsSkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of worksSkill in reading, interpreting and applying complex laws, procedures and policiesSkill in making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelinesSkill in preparing clear and concise reports, records and other written materialsSkill in understanding and following oral and written directionsAbility to learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation Typical Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a high school diploma or GED certificate; college level course work in criminology, law enforcement, social sciences, public administration or a related field is desirable. Must be 21 or older at time of application; be a U.S. citizen; possess and maintain a valid California Driver License; be willing to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays and must not have any felony convictions.Lateral applicants: Must be currently employed or employed within the past 12 months as a California Peace Officer with a minimum of one year of experience and possession of or eligible to possess a California POST Basic CertificateSupplemental Information PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds or more in the performance of daily activities. Requires both near and far vision and the ability to distinguish colors and acute hearing. Incumbents may work outdoors in all weather conditions. Entails working in hazardous situations, which may involve abusive persons, potential physical violence and the potential of risk of exposure to chemical and biological hazards.RETIREMENT: New employees with uninterrupted recent service with CalPERS (Classic employees) pay 5% of the employee rate and the City shall contribute 4% to total the required 9% with the 2% @ 50 Plan and 3 Year Average formula. New hires (PEPRA employees) with no CalPERS service as of January 1, 2013, will pay 13.75% of the employee rate and will be subject to the 2.7% @ 57 Plan, with 3 Year Average formula and a mandatory contribution of normal costs as established by the new Public Employees' Pension Reform Act law. The City also participates in Social Security, including Medicare costs.CITY PAID BENEFITS: City employees can participate in an employer paid CalPERS mid-tier HMO Healthcare Plan. Participating employees are also provided cafeteria benefit money to use for dental, vision, and supplemental plans.All members of the Police Unit shall pay for a long-term disability insurance plan.LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a basic life insurance policy to each employee in the amount of $50,000. EDUCATION INCENTIVE PAY: Educational incentive pay is based on qualifications and guidelines in current BPOA MOU. TUITION AND BOOKS REIMBURSEMENT: Police Unit employees, who pass probation, will receive a maximum of $4,000 per fiscal year for tuition and books for all Police Unit employees enrolled in an approved Associate of Arts/Sciences or Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree or Master of Arts/Science Degree program in a university or college recognized by an accrediting institution. BILINGUAL PAY: The City pays an additional 5% of the employee's salary for employees who are certified in certain languages.SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE: The City shall additionally pay a 5% premium for the following special assignments, provided that no such premium shall attach when the officer is otherwise working an 84-hour shift: This premium pay shall be effective with the beginning of the payroll period starting after July 1, 2001 and shall not be pyramided.Professional Standards Supervisor (Sgt. rank only)Detective SergeantDetective (ARCNET)K-9 OfficerMotor OfficerSchool Resource OfficerFTO (upon certification; eligible with or without a trainee)CETAny other assignment, determined to be appropriate and approved by the Chief of Police in consultation with the Human Resources DepartmentUTILITY ALLLOWANCE: $150 per month towards the cost of water and electric service shall be provided to employees who reside within the City limits of the City of Banning. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: The City pays $150.00 per month for uniform allowance. HOLIDAYS/VACATION/SICK LEAVE: Vacation Leave shall accrue in accordance with the following schedules:1 through 4 yrs. of service: 10 days per yr. = 3.08 hrs. per pay period.Beginning the 5th yr. through the 9th yr.: 15 days per yr. = 4.62 hrs. per pay period.Beginning the 10 yr. & thereafter: 20 days per yr. = 6.15 hrs. per pay period.COMPUTER AND GUN LOANS: Upon successful completion of the probationary period, all Police Unit employees are eligible for an interest free loan program for the purchase of a computer and/or a weapon. Repayment of the loan shall be through payroll deduction.TAKE HOME VEHICLES: The City has established a program for those police officers living within 35 miles driving distance to take home marked police vehicles.01 Do you have experience as a Peace Officer and Possess a current CA POST Basic Certificate or Higher Yes No 02 Do you have a valid California Driver's License? Yes No 03 Acknowledgment; I understand this position requires a POST Police Officer background check, including criminal background, polygraph, psych and medical evaluation. Yes No 04 What is your highest level of education? High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree or equivalent Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Masters Degree Juris Doctor PhD 05 Please indicate the field of study for your degree or N/A if not applicable. 06 Please describe any other relevant certifications or trainings you have completed. 07 What best describes your experience as a Police Officer? None Academy Graduate- No Experience Less than one (1) year One (1) to Two (2) years of Experience Two (2) to Three (3) years of Experience Three or more years of Experience 08 Are you at least 21 years of age? Yes No 09 Many important notifications such as test or interview invitation, and other special information are only communicated via e-mail. 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