Peace Officer
FLSA: Non-Exempt
EEO Category: (9) Service Worker
Salary: Hourly: $50.87 - $64.93, Monthly $8,817.60 – $11,253.75 Benefits: 5100 Series – Overtime Eligible
General Summary: Under supervision of City of Lancaster Police Department supervisors, responds to community criminal and non-criminal complaints, conduct initial investigation/inquiry, recover evidence, document findings. The Peace Officer will play a critical role in maintaining public safety through enforcing laws and partnering with other civil service entities and community-based organizations to solve problems. This position demands exceptional judgment, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of effective community engagement and act as a liaison between City, Sheriff’s Department, and community.
Typical tasks may include:
•Provide guidance and mentorship to members of the community, serving as a role model and sharing expertise gained from years of service. Assist in training programs and provide input for improving departmental policies and procedures. Provide law enforcement expertise to civilian code and parking enforcement personnel.
•Enforce federal, state, and local laws with a focus on maintaining public safety and order. Respond to emergency calls, investigate criminal activities, conduct interviews, gather evidence, and prepare comprehensive reports in partnership with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
•Foster positive relationships with the community through community policing initiatives, outreach events, and proactive efforts to address community concerns. Collaborate with local organizations and residents to build trust and promote community well-being. Must possess skills necessary to positively engage the community with a desire to partner with our community to develop new law enforcement strategies. Community engagement will play a key role in building the future model of law enforcement.
•Offer guidance during critical incidents, ensuring proper protocols are followed and maintaining effective communication with command staff. Step in to resolve issue when necessary. Maintain departmental accountability and integrity.
•Contribute to the development and implementation of training programs for new and existing Public Safety personnel. Share practical insights and experiences to enhance officer preparedness and skills with others. Facilitate discussions on various topics to enhance and improve the skills of sworn and civilian personnel. Seek opportunities for knowledge growth and process improvements.
•Apply extensive experience to assess complex situations, make decisions, and de-escalate conflict. Act as a resource for resolving challenging incidents.
Actively seek out opportunities for resolutions through community engagement and solutions.
•Respond effectively to emergencies, crises, and disasters, working collaboratively with other emergency response agencies to ensure public safety and coordination of efforts. Contribute to and participate in disaster efforts, which may include following the direction of City Emergency Managers. •Demonstrates ongoing good moral character.
•Making independent judgements and decisions based on standard policies and procedures.
•Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner. Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
Minimum Qualifications:
•In good standing with a municipal, county or state law enforcement agency with a minimum of 8 years of law enforcement experience. •Valid California Peace Officer Standards and active Training (POST) certification. •Possession of California POST Basic Certificate or higher. •Demonstrated leadership abilities with a history of successfully mentoring junior officers.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Strong problem-solving capabilities, especially in high-pressure and/or adverse situations.
•In-depth knowledge of California state laws, codes, and regulations as they pertain to law enforcement.
•Proficiency in using modern law enforcement technology and software. •Ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays. •Possess valid California class “C” Driver’s License.
•Track record of collaborative approaches to community problem solving.
Additional Requirements:
•No felony convictions.
•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. •Ability to make sound decisions; read, comprehend, and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, and strength. •Ability to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population.
•Ability to exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations.
Benefits:
•Competitive salary commensurate.
•Comprehensive health and benefits package.
•Access to specialized training and certifications.
•Opportunities for trailblazing new law enforcement strategies. •Work with advanced technological tools.
•Supportive and collaborative work environment.
•Chance to make a positive impact on the community through proactive policing.
Core Competencies:
Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information.
Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information.
Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.
Guiding Principles:
Put people first.
Be visionary.
Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
Be fiscally responsible.
Be creative.
Always improving.
Be adaptable and resilient.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Summary:
•Work is performed in a field environment, with some travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; incumbents may be required to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
Physical:
•Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to stand, sit in a patrol car for long periods, walk; lift, carry, push, and pull a grown adult; climb walls, fences, stairs and ladders, stoop, twist, squat/kneel, crawl run grasp, repeatedly bend and move wrists, use both hands, legs and feet; speak, hear and understand radio communications, touch/feel, see at a distance and up close and have depth perception and normal color vision. •Must be physically fit to perform the job including corrected or uncorrected vision of 20/20 or better; physical strength and agility to perform foot pursuit and physical restraint of suspects.
•Applicants must be in good physical condition, subject to determination by the City Medical Examiner.
After a conditional offer of employment, all prospective employees must pass a thorough background investigation and a job-related medical examination. In addition, physical ability, polygraph, and psychological examinations will be given.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.