If you want to be a member of one of the leading law enforcement agencies in Southern California, consider applying with the Azusa Police Department

The Azusa Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of lateral entry Police Officer. A lateral entry Police Officer is an applicant who is currently employed by a law enforcement agency. 

The Position:

Under general supervision, a Police Officer patrols an assigned area in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; carries out special assignments in the protection of life and property investigative work; performs related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

Please refer to the current employment flyer for a description of this position.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Applicants must have 15 semester units of college-level course work and have completed a California P.O.S.T. approved law enforcement academy. Additionally, applicants must be currently employed full-time as a law enforcement officer with a California P.O.S.T. approved agency, and so employed for at least one (1) year. Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or validation that all of the P.O.S.T. Certificate requirements have been met, that your employing agency has applied for said certificate on your behalf, and that you are awaiting issuance of the certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applicants shall have a working knowledge of modern practices and techniques of law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing; Vehicle and Penal Codes; laws of arrest; rules of evidence; legal rights of citizens; and court procedures.

Applicants must be:

1. Age: Minimum of 21 years of age at time of employment
2. Height/Weight: Height and weight proportionate.
3. Vision: Correctable to 20/20, normal color vision.
4. Hearing: Normal hearing, no defects.
5. License: Valid California Class “C” driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
6. Citizenship: Must fulfill the United States citizen requirement

Selection Process:

Applicants must submit a completed City of Azusa Employment Application form online. Applications will be screened for qualifications and appropriate background. Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process. Successful candidates must achieve a minimum passing score (70%) on each of the testing components to proceed to next phase. Applicants will be notified by mail as to the test date, time, and location.

Applications are due by Thursday, February 20th, 2014 at 5:30 PM.