Salary : $91,484.00 - $114,047.00 Annually
Location : Redlands, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02155
Department: Police
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
$12,500 HIRING INCENTIVE

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

$5,000 paid at the time of hire

$5,000 at successful completion of probation

$2,500 at the end of two years of employment
Additional Salary under POST Certification Pay

5% for Basic

14% for Intermediate

22.5% for Advanced
Physical Agility Test (PAT) is scheduled for October 20, 2026.
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. Exercises no supervision.
Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrols a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discovers and prevents crimes and checks property for physical security; apprehends and arrests offenders;
• Responds to general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents;
• Investigates crimes and suspicious circumstances;
• Collects, processes, photographs and presents evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence;
• Identifies and interviews suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses;
• Performs drunk driving and commercial vehicle checkpoints;
• Testifies and presents evidence in court;
• Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses;
• Maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public;
• Takes an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention;
• Takes custody of lost and found property;
• Prepares reports on criminal or civil matters;
• Assists in the custody, care, transportation, and welfare of prisoners;
• Furnishes information and directions to the public;
• Promotes community policing, explains laws, ordinances, and their rights in resolving disputes to citizens;
• Attends community meetings and participates in community-based programs;
• Participates in training courses and programs; and
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Lateral Requirements
Experience:

• Currently employed as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency; OR
• Previous employment as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1(a) and 830.2(a) by a California law enforcement agency. Must have: a Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy); And possession of a valid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Some college work is desirable.

Academy Graduate
Experience:

• Completion of a California Commissions Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) basic training Academy.
• One year of experience working with the public is desirable.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Some college work is desirable.

General Requirements
Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of valid class C driver license and acceptable driving record;
• Currently employed Police Officers:
  • Possession of a Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy).
• Previously employed Police Officers:
  • Possession of a Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST.-certified training academy); And a VALID California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate.

Special Requirements:

• Weight in proportion to height as determined by examining physician.
• Uncorrected vision of at least 20/80 each eye, corrected to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses and free from color blindness.

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Regularly required to talk or hear. Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs;
• Endure exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
• Available for shift work, on-call, and stand-by.

Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

Employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:

1. Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy).

2. Valid California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate, if applicable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at or Sophia Diaz at
Benefits associated with this position include:

• Medical Insurance - City pays premium of $800 up to $2,100 p/mo for employees and eligible dependents depending upon coverage level
• Dental Insurance - City pays monthly premium for employee and eligible dependents
• Vision Insurance - City pays monthly premium for employee and eligible dependents
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• State Disability Insurance - paid by employee
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - 3% @ 50 for Classic CalPERS Members; 2.7% @ 57 for New CalPERS Members;
• Deferred Compensation: City contributes $1200 per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Shift Differential - 2.5% for eligible shifts
• Uniform Reimbursement - $3200
• POST Certification Pay- Unit members shall be eligible for an increase in base salary when a POST certificate is earned under the following schedule:
  • Basic - 5% of base salary
  • Intermediate Certificate- 14% of base salary
  • Advance Certificate- 22.5 % of base salary
• Vacation Leave - 80 hours accrued in first year
• Sick Leave - 96 hours annually
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mobile Device Pay - $100 per month

01

Have you completed a California Commissions Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) basic training academy? Please attach your Regular Basic Academy Course (issued by a POST-certified training academy) to your application.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you previously been employed as a sworn peace officer (as defined by California Penal Code sections 831.1 (a) and 830.2 (a)) by a California law enforcement agency?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently possess a Basic Certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)? If so, certificate must be attached to application.

• Yes
• No

04

Are you currently employed as a sworn peace officer as defined by California Penal Code sections 830.1 (a) and 830.2 by a California law enforcement agency?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain upon appointment, a valid California drivers license?

• Yes, currently possess
• No, but have the ability to obtain upon appointment
• No

06

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

07

Were you referred by a current employee of the Redlands Police Department? If yes, please provide their name below (list only one name).
Required Question