Job Description
Police Officer Salary: $85,416.00 - $109,020.00 Annually Location: Los Banos, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 04-2026 Department: Police Opening Date: 04/06/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description To qualify for this position, at least one of the following must apply: 1. You currently hold a valid Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certificate; or 2. You have a current certificate of completion from a California POST accredited basic academy at the time of application. Please note: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without prior notice. The first review of applications will take place on April 27, 2026. The definition is to provide complete law enforcement services and general public assistance; to actively seek out situations in need of police attention; to respond to calls for assistance; to protect life and property, preserve the peace and maintain public health and safety; and to uphold the laws of the City, State and Nation. May receive special assignments. Supervision received and exercised: Receives direction from Police Sergeants and general supervision from Police Administrators. Detailed Work Activities Examples of Essential Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Reliable and dependable attendance and punctuality. Investigate and prepare comprehensive reports on accidents, offenses and damage to property. Patrol assigned areas to preserve law and order, prevent and discover crimes, and enforce traffic regulations; respond to calls and complaints involving traffic accidents, robberies, disturbances, and other misdemeanors and felonies and take necessary police action, including making arrests. Assist in emergency situations/rescues and emergency medical situations. Actively enforce traffic laws through observation, use of radar, traffic