Lateral Police Officer

Position DetailsJOIN TEAM APD AS A LATERAL POLICE OFFICER!* UP TO $30,000 LATERAL HIRING BONUS & TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM* The Auburn Police Department (APD) is seeking experienced, motivated, and service-driven law enforcement professionals to join our team as Lateral Police Officers. This is anopportunity to servea continuously growing community within a modern, well-resourced police department thatvalues professionalism, trust, integrity, and officer wellness. Our community is policed by professional officers who are not afraid to bravely stand up to danger and adversity. Officers serve with a noble purpose and make decisions based on trust and honesty. All employees of the APD are committed to providing exceptional customer service to the citizens we serve.As a Police Officer at APD, you will perform meaningful, challenging workthat directly impacts community safety and quality of life. Team APD supports its officers with competitive compensation and benefits, wellness resources, specialty assignments, and clear pathways for career advancement. The department is comprised of 150 staff to include: Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, Five (5) Commanders, 13 Sergeants, 108 Officers/Detectives, 16 Non-Commissioned staff, a Crime Analyst, Public Information Officer, Wellness Program Designer, and three (3) Administrative Assistants.This is a full-time position represented by the Police Officers Guildwith a current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effective 1/1/25 - 12/31/27. The salary listed on the announcement is the base salary, and the salary upon hire will be based on your months of service as a commissioned officer. Officers also have opportunities to receive additional compensationand pay incentives based multiple factors, as outlined in the CBA. These include longevity paystarting after five (5) years of service, bilingual payafter completing field training and proving proficiency through a bilingual exam, and education payfor police-related Associate or Bachelor (or higher) degrees. Many specialty assignmentsalso come with premium pay, starting at 2% of the straight-time hourly base rate. Officers may have multiple specialty assignments, but at no time will an officer receive more than 10% premium pay from these assignments.Primary DutiesAs a member of APD, you will perform general police work involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, maintenance of order, and prevention and investigation of crimes. This work involves a substantial element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent discretion in emergencies. All officers are responsible for recognizing the social importance of police functions, for tactful and courteous treatment of the public, and for conscientious and efficient performance of duties under little direct supervision.In this role, you will:Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for servicePatrolling assigned areas to deter crime and provide a visible public safety presenceInvestigate crimes, collect evidence, interview witnesses, and make arrests when warrantedPrepare thorough, accurate reports, logs, and documentationHandle domestic disputes, juvenile matters, and incidents involving individuals in crisisPursue suspects on foot and in vehicles, safely performing physically demanding tasksUse appropriate levels of force to protect life and propertyProvide first aid and life-saving assistanceCommunicate effectively orally and in writing in all settingsMaintain professionalism while managing stressful, hostile, or emotionally charged situationsThis is not meant to be an all-inclusive list.Please view the class specification for a full list of job responsibilities.