Police Officer - Lateral

Police Officer

The City of Anaheim is seeking experienced Police Officers to join the Anaheim Police Department for patrol assignments. The mission of the Anaheim Police Department is to maintain order, protect our community, and prevent crime by delivering prompt, professional and high-quality police service. As a valued member of our department, you will demonstrate the values of the organization while providing service to the public through community policing and collaborative problem solving.

Bilingual Pay : 2.5%, 5%, or 7.5%, depending upon level of ability and approval from the Chief of Police.

POST Certificate Salary Ranges : Basic : $95,243.20 - $133,993.60 Annual; Intermediate : $115,481.60 - $147,388.80 Annual; Advanced : $118,102.40 - $150,737.60 Annual.

The City of Anaheim also offers its employees : Residence Incentive Program, Tuition Assistance Program, Computer Loan Program.

For more information about the hiring process, please visit JoinAnaheimPD.com.

Patrol assigned area and interact with the community; work collaboratively with community residents to address problems and concerns with a focus on identifying solutions.

Receive calls through dispatch and respond to requests for police services; respond to medical aide requests and administer first aid as needed.

Perform problem-oriented policing functions and duties.

Carry out all aspects of police work in accordance with department training and policy including but not limited to : interviewing / questioning individuals as required; conducting lawful stops, pursuits, searches of persons or property, detentions, citations, and arrests of persons; securing crime and accident scenes; collecting and preserving evidence; responding to traffic accidents for investigation of cause, traffic control, hazard removal and identification and report of malfunction traffic control equipment; completing accurate, complete and timely reports and booking of evidence; testifying and presenting evidence in court proceedings.

Based on assignment may be required to investigate crimes, perform administrative duties, conduct crime prevention, or conduct training for other personnel.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Incumbents in this class may be assigned to specialized details such as helicopters, motorcycles, investigative, or administrative units.

Knowledge of City, state and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions; departmental policies; criminal investigations principles and practices; law enforcement crime prevention community and problem-oriented policing principles; interviewing and interrogation techniques; collection of evidence; and technology including various computer hardware and software applications.

Ability to Work in a community-based oriented policing environment, communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; exercise tact, self-restraint and good judgment; demonstrate collaborative problem solving abilities, de-escalate tense and volatile situations; safely and appropriately use firearms and other weapons; enforce laws within established departmental guidelines, standards, policy, and law; and establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of employment.

License / Certification Required : Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

Additional Requirements : Must be a High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D Certificate from an accredited school. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age by date of completion of a California Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved Police Academy and be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. In-state lateral candidates must be currently employed as a Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency, maintain possession of a valid California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or higher prior to employment, and have successfully completed a probationary period. Out-of-state candidates must have a California POST Basic course waiver prior to the start of the pre-employment background. All non-probationary Police Officers must possess and maintain a valid POST Basic Certificate as a condition of continued employment. Employees of the Anaheim Police Department must maintain California residency and live within 100-mile radius from the City.

Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents may be exposed to smoke / fumes / gas, live electricity, excessive heat / cold, inclement weather, high frequency noise, dirt / dust, grease / oil, chemicals and solvents / toxic agents and may infrequently be exposed to radiation, treated water, and pesticides. Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to stand, sit in a patrol car for long periods, walk; lift, carry, push, and pull a grown adult; climb walls, fences, stairs and ladders, stoop, twist, squat / kneel, crawl, run grasp, repeatedly bend and move wrists, use both hands, legs and feet; speak, hear and understand radio communications, touch / feel, see at a distance and up close and have depth perception and normal color vision. Must be physically fit to perform the job including corrected or uncorrected vision of 20 / 20 or better; physical strength and agility to perform foot pursuit and physical restraint of suspects.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5 : 00PM. The physical ability test (PAT) and oral interview are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Successful candidates will be interviewed by a background investigator after the oral interview.

To be considered a Police Officer - Lateral candidate, you must be currently employed as a Police Officer with a California law enforcement agency, possess and maintain a valid California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or higher prior to employment, and have successfully completed a probationary period. Out-of-State Applicants : Must have a CA POST Basic Course Waiver prior to the start of backgrounds. For more information regarding how to obtain a waiver, please visit https : / / post.ca.gov / basic-course-waiver-process.aspx.

The following documents are required and must be completed and brought to the oral interview : Preliminary Background Information Form / PHS, Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ), Required Documents, Applicant Autobiography. Items such as transcripts, credit report or other missing documents can be provided upon your receiving them. Further selection steps include, but are not limited to a background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, a medical examination, which includes drug / alcohol screening, and an interview with the Chief of Police. The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and / or past use of drugs, driving and employment history.

The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity. Communication regarding your application and / or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer.