Police Officer I

ABOUT THE POSITION

A Police Officer I protects life and property in assigned geographic areas of the school district in a marked, caged, radio-equipped school police vehicle and provides protective school police services and back up activities in assigned geographic areas of the district.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to completion of applicable criminal justice courses in an accredited college and enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. approved municipal law enforcement training academy.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California POST Basic Academy Certificate / POST Academy waiver is required prior to offer of employment.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Prior to appointment, State law requires the successful passing of a thorough background check, including polygraph, chemical substance and medical testing, and psychological testing.
• Must be qualified to render basic first aid and CPR.

POSITION AND BENEFITS

The position is represented by the Police Officers' Association (POA) and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. The District provides a generous compensation and benefits package, including CalPERS 3%@50 for classic members or 2.7%@57 for new members (CalPERS members after 1/1/13), Six choices of medical plans, including HMO and PPO options through United HealthCare or Kaiser Permanente, Three choices of dental plans, including HMO and PPO options, Vision Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. The District pays the full cost of medical, dental, and vision care premiums for employees who work half time or more and their eligible dependents. A Retiree Medical Trust is provided.