Police Officer II Job at City of Madera, Madera, CA

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  • City of Madera
  • Madera, CA

Job Description

Police Officer II (Lateral)

Salary $66,232.66 - $84,530.78 Annually

Location Police Department

Job Type Full-Time

Department Police Department

Division PD Officer

Opening Date 10/10/2025

Closing Date Continuous

FLSA Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit MPOA

Overview

Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required. 

Primary Responsibilities

The  Police Officer I  is the entry level class and the  Police Officer II  is the senior class in the Police Officer series. Both are responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision. The Police Officer I is distinguished from the Police Officer II in that the Police Officer I is the entry-level description in the professional Police Officer series. The Police Officer I serves a twelve month probationary period and is expected to promote to the senior level Police Officer II classification after successful completion of probation.

Minimum Qualifications
  • A high school diploma, or equivalent
  • Two (2) years full time work experience as a sworn law enforcement officer
  • Successful completion of college coursework in criminology, police science, or a related field is desirable but not required
  • Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license


Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those persons who meet the necessary criteria will be called for an oral interview, which is weighted at 100%. Candidates who earn at least 70% on the interview will be recommended to the Civil Service Commission for inclusion on the employment eligibility list.

Persons selected for further consideration will be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, background investigation and chief’s interview before being offered a conditional appointment. The offer is conditioned on successful completion of a thorough psychological assessment and medical evaluation (including a drug screen). Applicants must pass all elements to be considered for hire. The City Manager will make the final selection and appointment based on recommendation for hire by the Police Chief.

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5404.

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and must attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.

 

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Trial period,

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