Police Officer; Lateral

LATERAL INCENTIVE PAY!!

Come join our team! Lateral Police Officers who are hired by the City receive a lump sum payment of $2,500 upon successful completion of one month of work as a Pasadena Police Officer. Subsequent incentive pays include a lump sum payment of $2,500 upon the successful completion of six months of work as a Pasadena Police Officer and $3,000 upon the successful completion of the probationary period.

Lateral Police Officers also receive an initial bank of forty (40) hours of sick leave.

The Pasadena Police Department is looking for dedicated and ambitious individuals who are committed to protect and serve our vibrant, beautiful and diverse community! The Pasadena Police Department is founded upon a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement. Working in partnership with our residents and the business community we endeavor to protect and enhance an environment of safety by listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together.

Pasadena is a great place to be a Police Officer– big enough to offer a range of different assignments and opportunities, but small enough for you to really feel part of a strong, cohesive team. Get intimately involved with Rose Bowl events such as major sporting events, Old Town, movie and TV filming, and many more diverse and active events that continually take place in Pasadena.

You'll be part of it all – join us and build a rewarding and exciting career.

The ideal candidate is a current non-probationary California peace officer in possession of a California Basic POST certificate. You will have graduated from high school, earned a GED or other high school equivalency certificate, or attained a two‑year, four‑year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution; possess the physical and ethical capacity and values needed to perform the duties of a Police Officer, and a strong interest in serving the community of Pasadena.

For a list of the responsibilities of this position, please view the job description for Police Officer.

• Demonstrated honesty and high moral character: must meet our high standards for background.
• Strong moral and physical courage to enforce the law and deal with a variety of challenging situations.
• Analytical skills to be able to evaluate sensitive and/or dangerous situations quickly and take effective and reasonable action.
• Reading comprehension needed to read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws, regulations, and police literature.
• Strong oral communication skills to interact and communicate tactfully and effectively with a culturally diverse population.
• Good written communication skills to write clear and accurate reports.
• Demonstrates respectful community policing through considerate behavior for people and neighborhoods.
• Highly flexible and able to adapt to frequent change.
• Service oriented and strongly motivated to serve our citizens.