Police Officer (20663032) Academy Graduate & Lateral

Overview The City of Marysville (population 12,600) is a unique and charming city located in Yuba County and part of the Greater Sacramento area. Nicknamed the “Gateway to the Gold Fields” and one of California’s historic Gold Rush cities, Marysville is a vibrant center of distinctive shopping, dining, and entertainment. The City’s location and proximity to State Route 99 and State Route 70 provides easy access to many of the area’s major attractions such as the state capital of Sacramento and the Sutter Buttes. Marysville offers a climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters suitable for year‑round leisure and recreation. The City hosts festivals and markets, and features Ellis Lake with boating and fishing, the Bok Kai Temple, and Bryant Field, home of the Marysville Drakes. Marysville is a convenient day trip from larger urban areas while maintaining a historic downtown and small‑town atmosphere. The Organization Marysville is a charter city operating under the Council‑Manager form of government. The five‑member City Council consists of a Mayor and four Council Members, elected to serve four year terms. Marysville is a full‑service city and provides services through six departments that include the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Finance, Fire, Police and Public Works. City‑wide services are delivered with the assistance of more than 60 full‑time staff and a General Fund budget of nearly $14.3 million for FY 2022‑23. We are a world class organization proudly serving a world class community. Just as the county of Yuba and other surrounding communities are rich with history and growing, so is the Marysville Police Department. We are building an organization of outstanding individuals focused on excellence in everything we do. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team who are committed to working with their community in total partnership to improve the quality of life for everyone who works, lives and plays in our county. We are a diversified police department that embraces community‑oriented policing and focuses on creating a safe and secure community. We are a crime‑fighting organization focused on rooting out those who break the law. We are a demanding organization and strive to be the premier law enforcement agency in the Western United States, offering a benefit package including educational incentives and the opportunity to work in every aspect of policing from crime scene forensics to being a member of the SWAT team, motor unit, and K9. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employment Standards (position requirements at entry) Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is qualifying. These employment standards would typically be achieved by possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent, and possession of a P.O.S.T. Academy certificate within the last three years or employment as a Peace Officer in the State of California within the last three years; or be eligible to be certified as a police officer by POST prior to date of hire. Possess a valid California driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: Current rules of evidence, State and local laws affecting the work of the department; Contemporary technical and administrative phases of crime prevention and law enforcement including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, juvenile delinquency control, record keeping and care and custody of persons and property; Criminal law, with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest, and prosecution of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, and of the laws of arrest, search and seizure, and rules of evidence; California Penal Code, department policies, rules, regulations and General Orders; Methods and techniques of conducting objective research; Contemporary technology and its application in law enforcement, including various types of firearms, communication devices/systems, information systems, and vehicles; Local government institutions, governance, and service delivery responsibilities. Ability to: Communicate clearly, logically, concisely, and persuasively, both in writing and orally; Interpret complex and difficult situations, reducing them to their significant elements, and applying appropriate interpretations to the situations; Prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines under changing conditions; Meet the physical, psychological and background requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties and responsibilities; Use computers and peripherals effectively in the accomplishment of assignments; Use and care for firearms; Prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports; Learn standard broadcasting procedures on a police radio system; Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established in the City; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately; Learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations. Language Skills Well‑developed listening, writing, and verbal communication skills, including the proper use of legal, scientific, financial, and subject matter concepts and terminology, conveyed with the intended audience in mind. Reasoning Skills Well‑developed ability to define organizational, operational, and technical subject matter problems succinctly, to draw reasonable conclusions therefrom, to conceptualize solutions effectively, and to relate those matters to others. The issues regularly require interpreting a variety of technical instructions and dealing with abstract and concrete concepts. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Seniority Bridge for Vacation & Longevity accrual Take home patrol vehicle for sworn employees within 15 miles of the City 5% Bachelors Degree Education Incentive Associates Degree Incentive Pay 2.5% SRO & SWAT Incentive Pay 2.5% K‑9 Incentive, plus additional pay for care and training POST Certificate Incentive Pay up to 5% Court Appearance Time Longevity Pay 10% max over 25 years CalPERS Classic Members: 3% @ 50 formula; CalPERS New Members: 2.7% @ 57 formula. Classic members pay the 9% member contribution and an additional 3% of the employer contribution. New members pay standard rates for CA. Deferred Compensation Short and Long Term Disability Life Insurance Vacation Leave Bank Sick leave Bank Holiday Pay Standard 4/3 - 3/4 Work Schedule The pay highlighted on the job flyer includes common incentives, but not all available. Also, see the attached side letter for the details of signing bonus availability. Special Instructions A Personal History Statement (PHS) must be submitted at the time of application. Applicants not providing a PHS may be disqualified. The link is listed below. A copy of a Basic POST Certificate (for lateral), an academy completion certificate (for academy graduate) and college transcripts (as applicable) must be submitted at the time of application. Resumes may be attached but are not accepted in lieu of an official City employment application. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in selection testing, which may include a written assessment and an oral interview. Selected candidates will participate in a thorough background investigation, a psychological suitability evaluation, and a medical suitability evaluation. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. Selection Process It is important to complete all required application materials. All applications will be screened and qualified applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. Deadline to Apply All required application materials must be submitted to be considered. This is a continuous recruitment. Testing and/or interviews will be held periodically. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources msanchez at marysville.ca.us. The City of Marysville is not responsible for failure of Internet forms or e‑mail in submitting your application. Accommodation: Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing Maggie Sanchez at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Marysville