2/5/2008	POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL Final Filing Date: Continuous
2/4/2008	POLICE OFFICER - Entry Level/Police Trainee Final Filing Date: Continuous
2/4/2008	POLICE OFFICER - Pre-Trained/Academy Grad Final Filing Date: Continuous

WHAT A PLACE TO WORK!

Located on the picturesque South Shore of America's largest alpine lake, South Lake Tahoe truly is a wonderful place to live, work and play. As the only incorporated community in the Lake Tahoe Basin, our city takes great pride in being a central hub of one of the country's most popular tourism destinations.

There's an exciting redevelopment renaissance in progress at the South Shore. Today, Tahoe offers many new opportunities for both visitors and local businesses. By joining hands with organizations like the Marriott Corporation and Heavenly's Vail Resorts, we are on an accelerated path to an new dynamic era of controlled progress and ecological balance. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is looking for qualified and self-motivated people to serve in this community. Whether you are a local, or may be considering a move to this magnificent area, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department offers a highly professional and rewarding place to build your career.

Interested in being part of SLTPD?

South Lake Tahoe is located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The city is situated along the shore of Lake Tahoe, one of the world's most beautiful lakes. The area offers winter skiing, camping, hiking, and a nearly endless list of outdoor recreational activities amid spectacular views. Our permanent population, of approximately 24,000, routinely swells to over 75,000 during summer months and the ski season. Major holidays can bring in excess of 150,000 people to our small community. South Lake Tahoe is sustained primarily by a tourist based, service-driven, economy.

The Police Department is managed through a Participative Management Team (PMT). This process includes personnel from all levels of the agency being involved in the decision making process for the department. There are a number of special teams and assignments available to officers including Detectives, SWAT, Canine, a Narcotics Task Force, Bicycle Patrol, Field Training Officer, Reserve Training Officer, School Resource Officer, Crisis Negotiation Team, and others.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is currently recruiting for the position of Police Officer, Reserve Police Officer and Public Safety Dispatcher. Applications are being accepted at this time. The department is seeking qualified applicants that display the ability and desire to professionally serve our community. Our agency places a high priority on self-initiated and pro-active police work. We stress the concepts of Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving in our philosophy of law enforcement.

The Operations (aka: Patrol) Division offers a ride-along program to qualified persons interested in discovering more about how our agency operates. Appointments are generally made through the on-duty watch commander for this purpose. Call (530) 542-6100 for more information.

When not actively recruiting for a particular city position, the South Lake Tahoe Human Resources Department will still accept submitted job applications to keep on file for reference when the next recruitment begins. All employment applications are available from the Human Resources Department of South Lake Tahoe. You may reach the H/R Department via telephone at (530) 542-6050. Or, you may call the recruitment officer directly at the phone number listed on our contact page.