Harbor Police Officer (Lateral)

About the job Harbor Police Officer (Lateral)XPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Graduation from U. S. high school or a G.E.D. certificate that meets scores established by the California P.O.S.T. Commission or a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university. Must be at least 20 ½ years of age on the day of written examination and 21 years of age at time of Police Academy graduation (No maximum age limit) and a citizen of the United States or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Lateral candidates who are currently enrolled in or have completed the Police Academy will be required to take the written examination. This requirement may be waived for those candidates who have at least one year experience as a sworn peace officer. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A current, valid California Class C driver's license at time of appointment and maintained at all times thereafter in order to operate a vehicle on District business. Laterals: Graduation from a California Peace Officers Standards and Training P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement academy within the last three years or an active P.O.S.T. certification.