Police Officer Lateral

Police Officer Lateral Job Type: Full Time Stockton, CA Stockton Police Department Salary: $89,715.36 - $115,264.56 Annually Closing Date: 12/31/2026 Position Summary: Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public; performs related work as assigned. Essential Functions: Patrols assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observes 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 assigned detective. Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence. Restores order, protects life and property, and maintains the peace at public gatherings and in conflict situations. Prepares and documents cases, completes reports and records, and prepares 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 and related activities; may serve as a field training officer. 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. Requirements: Graduated from a California P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Academy; completed a probationary period with at least one year of service in a California Governmental Law Enforcement Agency; If employed most recently in another state, no longer than a 60-day break in service; and Ability to provide a copy of their California P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certificate (expiring no sooner than 6 months from date of application). Get More Information/Apply View All Jobs Prep for Exam