Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Mountain View

  • Mountain View, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
We're looking for compassionate and committed individuals to build progressive relationships and make a difference in Mountain View's diverse and engaged community. The Police Department is committed to the philosophy of Community Policing, which includes developing connections within our diverse community and working proactively to identify and solve community issues. Our Officers and their approach to police work reflect this commitment. At the commencement of employment, Police Officer-Laterals will begin their field training program with the Mountain View Police Department. The length of the field training program for Lateral Police Officers may be modified based upon performance and experience. Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the department on our . Review our detailed job description .The Essentials
  • Law enforcement experience in the state of California within 3 years of application (must be in good standing/off probation)
  • Basic POST certificate
  • 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college (college units must be completed by time of application)
  • Possession of a valid California driver's license
  • Vision and hearing capability consistent with POST
  • A minimum of 21 years of age
What You'll Do
  • Respond to requests for police service
  • Provide public assistance and education
  • Proactively detect and address community concerns and issues
  • Problem solve and mediate utilizing the principles of de-escalation
  • Build progressive relationships with a foundation of respect and trust
  • Facilitate due process with professionalism: conduct interviews and investigations, prepare reports, apprehend and process offenders and testify in court
How You'll Do It
  • Provide Exceptional Service: We value being responsive to the communities needs and seek to earn the public's confidence and satisfaction with fair and impartial services that are highly competent, professional and accessible to all.
  • Act with Integrity: We value a commitment to the nobility of policing, and the ethical standards of the organization and our profession. We are trustworthy, reliable and committed to doing the right thing, the right way, for the right reason.
  • Treat Others with Respect: We value approaching every contact with a guardian mindset that embodies treating people with dignity and respect, giving them a voice and listening, being impartial and fair, and building trust in our interactions with the public and our colleagues.
Are We a Match?
  • You are a leader who can help people solve problems and work through difficult situations.
  • You have effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • You are friendly and approachable - You like people and enjoy helping them.
  • You have the ability to focus and be fully present while working on multiple assignments.
  • You understand the importance of acting confidently as well as compassionately.

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