Police Officer - Lateral & Academy Graduate Roseville

Roseville Police Department is 70% lateral officers. We know what it’s like to make that change. By making the move to RPD, you’ll enjoy an expedited hiring and field training process, strong community support, high standards, team comradery, a variety of growth opportunities, an on-duty workout program, and 3% at 50 for Classic PERS members.
 
Outside of the Police Department, the City of Roseville is a thriving community, consistently rated one of the best and safest places to live in California and the nation. With a median home price of $536,000, top-rated schools, community owned utilities and world class recreation, it’s the perfect place for you and your family to call home.

Examples of Duties

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Minimum Qualifications

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Experience:

• Employment as a sworn Police Officer with a California P.O.S.T. certified agency or successful completion of a P.O.S.T. approved police academy by date of appointment.
• Receipt of California P.O.S.T Basic Course Waiver by date of appointment counts towards experience.

Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education or a or higher-level degree from an accredited educational institution.

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Possession of one of the following:
  • A current California P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission) academy Graduation Certificate
  • POST Proof of Eligibility (POE)
  • Basic Certificate
  • Basic Course Waiver by date of appointment
•  Must obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within first 12 months of employment.
•  Must be age 21 by date of appointment.

Employees must be tobacco free and cannot use tobacco products on or off duty.

Note:  All sworn police officers must maintain a current, valid proof of eligibility or basic certificate issued from CA POST in compliance with Penal Code 13510.1 and Government Code 1029. If the police officer’s proof of eligibility or basic certificate is revoked or decertified, they are no longer qualified to perform their job duties and employment may be terminated. 

Supplemental Information

Please note:  Copies of P.O.S.T. Certificates, P.O.S.T Basic Waivers, Academy Graduate Certificates, and Academy Enrollment Letters must be submitted when you complete your application.  You can attach your certificate to your application (preferred), fax it to (916) 774-5350, or scan it to [email protected].  

Martin Rivera