Police Officer

Salary : $78,208.00 - $104,707.20 Annually
Location : City of Fort Bragg - Police Department
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400011
Department: Police Operations
Opening Date: 02/15/2024
Bargaining Unit/Employee Group: Fort Bragg Police Association


Mission: Fort Bragg is a small town nestled between the coast and the redwoods with a strong sense of community that seeks to preserve its environment while providing resilient public facilities and infrastructure and supporting a safe and vibrant economic, multi-cultural, and recreational experience for both locals and visitors alike.

Vision: Fort Bragg, a California coastal destination with rich natural resources and rugged beauty, is transforming our future by weaving together our people, ecosystems, and economy to create community prosperity. We are making our mark in the 21st Century by creating climate-ready water and energy independence, housing and economic opportunities, accessible health care, community public safety, and education for all.

We are guided by the following Core Values:

Innovation: We highly encourage creativity and forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of our city.

Honesty & Integrity: We believe in transparent, honest, and ethical interactions with our community and stakeholders.

Service-Oriented: We are responsive to the public and to each other to demonstrate our genuine commitment to creating a Fort Bragg that Serves us today and readies us for a successful tomorrow.

Fair & Ethical: principles and practices, Fort Bragg promotes an inclusive community culture of unity and equality that openly invites everyone to enjoy our unique coastal enclave.

Collaboration: nourishes civic pride and celebrates the diversity of our city and the meaningful municipal services that our residents and businesses rely on.

POSITION SUMMARY


Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; investigate crimes and promote peace within the community they serve; and to complete other duties as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
• Answers calls for the protections of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
• Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
• Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
• Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
• Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
• Gives information and directions to the public.
• Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
• Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
• Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
• Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
• Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
• Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
• Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Fort Bragg Police Department Policies and Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Patrols designated areas of the city on assigned shifts.
• Answers calls for the protections of life and property, and the enforcement of federal, state, county, and city laws, ordinances and codes.
• Stops operators of vehicles who violate the law; warns and advises operators of vehicles against unlawful practices and issues citations when applicable.
• Makes observations of suspicious acts and unsafe conditions and arrests violators of the law.
• Regulates vehicle flow at times of emergency or congestion or during special events.
• Conducts surveys within Beat Health areas and completes Community Oriented Policing assignments as required; works with the community in an effort to resolve and assist with concerns and complaints.
• Gives information and directions to the public.
• Writes and serves search warrants, Ramey warrants, arrest warrants and other warrants as issued by the court; testifies and prepares cases for court adjudication.
• Administers first aid and CPR as required.
• Prepares reports for crimes committed, arrests made, investigations conducted, unusual incidents requiring documentation and other reports as required to complete normal job requirements.
• Receives, searches, books, fingerprints, and transports prisoners.
• Performs foot patrol, security checks of buildings and businesses and other security functions within the city.
• Conducts investigations and processing of evidence at crime and accident scenes; collects and preserves all evidence, property and other related duties as required; completes follow-up investigations of crime reports taken or reported.
• Continually maintains contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserves good relationships with the general public.
• Performs animal regulation tasks as assigned.
• Keeps in good physical condition in order to overcome resistive and combative suspects by using approved use of force guidelines.
• Continually qualifies and trains in the areas of use of force, firearms qualifications, defensive tactics, crowd control techniques, baton usage, domestic violence and other required mandatory training.
• Keeps current on all federal, state and local laws and case decisions as well as the City of Fort Bragg Police Department Policies and Procedures.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


Physical Requirements:
Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce federal, state, county and city ordinances, codes and laws; enforce traffic laws and regulations; perform Community Oriented Policing; investigate crimes and promote peace within the community they serve; and to complete other duties as required.


Employee must:

• Be sufficiently adaptable to accept and perform in a timely and effective manner work assignments that are outside the normal day-to-day routine.
• Maintain courteous, professional and effective working relationships with other City employees and members of the public.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a C.V. Starr Community Center employee membership.

Part-time employees who work an average of 21 or 30 more hours per week over the course of a year receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. The hours threshold for benefits eligibility depends on the classification.

Benefits Summary
This benefits summary provides an overview of health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits for the City of Fort Bragg; however, it is not a contract. Full details about the benefits are provided in legal plan documents and insurance evidence of coverage documents (contracts) that govern the program. If there are differences between this Benefits Summary and the relevant documents and contracts, the legal documents will prevail.

The City pays a portion of the premiums for medical and dental insurance for the employee, employee plus one dependent, and employee plus family. The City also pays 100% of the cost of vision care.

• Medical insurance: We have three plans available through Anthem Blue Cross. Two plans are "traditional" plans. The difference between the two "traditional" plans is that one has a lower deductible and co-pays in exchange for a higher monthly premium. The third plan is a high-deductible Health Savings Account (HSA) plan. The City pays 80% of the premium.
• Dental Insurance: Dental insurance is available through Ameritas Dental. The plan is a "traditional" plan. The City pays 80% of the premium.
• Vision: Vision insurance is available through VSP. The City pays 100% of the premium.
• A great summary of medical plans is contained in the City's
• Information on compliance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) can be found here:

Retirement
The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to manage pension benefits. CalPERS manages the pension and health benefits (the City does not contract with CalPERS to provide health care benefits) to more than 1.6 million public employees, retirees, and their families, and more than 3.000 employers.

The City does participate in Social Security.


The website has more information if needed.


CalPERS Information

• New Miscellaneous employees who meet the "Classic" membership are covered under the 2% at 55 plan. Effective January 1, 2013, non-classic employees will be covered under the 2% at 62 formula.
• Safety employees who meet the "Classic" CalPERS membership definition are covered under the 2% at 50 formula. Effective January 1, 2013, non-classic Safety CalPERS employees will be covered under the 2.7% at 57 plan.

Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
The City provides this fully funded benefit to employees. The amount of coverage varies based on the employee's classification.

• Elected Officials have $5,000 coverage
• Full-Time Executive Management employees have $150,000 coverage
• Full-Time Mid-Management employees have $100,000 coverage
• All Other Full-Time Employees that is not part of the above classes
• All Full-Time City Managers have up to $300,000 coverage (For details, contact Human Resources)

Long Term Disability
This is an optional benefit that the City partially funds at 50%.


Flexible Spending Accounts
The City offers employees the option to reduce their taxable income while saving for healthcare needs for themselves and their eligible dependents. There is also an option to save for dependent daycare costs.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City provides this fully-funded benefit to employees. The EAP provides employees and their covered dependents with access to various professionals for confidential assistance in a range of areas, including financial, personal, work-related, legal, nutritional, and other health-related concerns. It is available 24/7 and is provided through Aetna.

Deferred Compensation
This is a voluntary program offered to employees (similar to the well-known 401(k). This 457(b) is a retirement investment program available to employees of public agencies that offers traditional (pre-tax contributions) and/or Roth (post-tax contributions) options. Employees are fully vested on day one and can start, stop, or change their contributions at any time.


Pet Insurance
The City offers optional Nationwide pet insurance to assist with veterinary expenses related to accidents and illnesses. Policies are also available for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets.

AFLAC Supplemental Coverages
The City provides optional supplemental coverages through AFLAC. There is a variety of coverages, including Accident, Critical Illness (Specified Health Event), Cancer/Specified-Disease, Hospital Confinement Indemnity, Dental, and Vision.


Holidays
The City observes 12 holidays. Additionally, some employee groups are entitled to one or more Floating Holidays to be used throughout each fiscal year. See the specific resolution or memorandum of understanding applicable to the position in question.
Vacation
Accrued vacation may be taken as it accrues. In general, employees accrue vacation at the following rates:

• 3.39 hours per pay period for less than three consecutive years of service, i.e., 0-36 months
• 4.62 hours per pay period for three or more consecutive years of service and less than 10 years of service, i.e, 37-120 months
• 6.16 hours per pay period for 10 or more consecutive years of service, i.e., more than 120 months

The rate of accrual and maximum accrual rates vary by employee group. The specific memorandum of understanding or resolution applicable to the position in question will govern.


Sick Leave
Full-time employees generally accrue sick leave at the rate of eight (8) hours monthly/ninety-six (96) annually. Employees begin to accrue sick leave on their date of hire. There is no limit to the maximum sick leave accrual.


Labor Relations
The City has two recognized employee organizations that represent over 40 employees. The City is committed to fostering positive relationships between labor and management, working together to enhance internal collaboration, employee engagement, morale, and customer service within the City.


Human Resources also manages the grievance procedures throughout the organization, as outlined in the City's Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with its labor unions. For details on the grievance procedure, please refer to the applicable MOU. For more information, please see the City's page on the website.


Bargaining Units

• Fort Bragg Employee Organization/Service Employees International Union Local 1021
• Fort Bragg Police Association

Non-Bargaining Units

• Executive Management
• Mid-Management Compensation
• Non-Bargaining/Confidential
• C.V. Starr

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Did you graduate from a POST certified Law Enforcement Academy within the past three (3) years?

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• No

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Class C or higher California driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

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