Police Officer (Academy Attendee/Graduate/Lateral)

Job Title

Police Officer (Academy Attendee/Graduate/Lateral)

Job Description

The City of Bell Gardens Police Department (BGPD) is seeking highly motivated and public service-oriented individuals for Police Officer (Academy Attendee/Graduate/Lateral). The City of Bell Gardens Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of service to the community, while working with the residents and its members, demonstrating professionalism, integrity and accountability. The Bell Gardens Police Department has a variety of exciting assignments including: Patrol, K-9, Bicycle Detail, Motor Detail, Special Operations Team, General Investigations Detective, Special Investigations Detective, Field Training Officer.

This position is open to those who qualify and meet BGPD standards for Police Officer Lateral OR Police Academy Attendee/Graduate. The City is only accepting online applications for this recruitment. As such, you must complete and submit an online application and completely answer all supplemental questions to be considered for this position.

Examples of Essential Functions

Police Academy Attendee/Graduate/Trainee – While enrolled in the Police Basic Academy an incumbent must:

• Participate for successful completion in a prescribed law enforcement officer training program for entry level Police Officer.
• Maintain standards of mental and physical fitness throughout the training program
• Maintain acceptable class standing and adhere to professional conduct

Sworn Police Officer / Lateral – Essential duties include:

• Patrols in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers calls for police services; enforces City, county and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents
• As a Motor Officer, patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other emergencies; observes; monitors; and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.
• Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants and subpoenas; interviews victims, complaints, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Contacts and cooperates with the other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.
• Writes reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.
• Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents; provides emergency medical care as necessary, directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Lateral entry candidates must be employed in good standing with a California law enforcement agency.

Licenses / Certificates:

• Must have valid class "C" California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Special Conditions:

• No felony convictions.
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Must 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

English/Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable.

Other Important Information

Selection and Examination Process:

Following a review of all applications, the best qualified candidates will be invited for further assessment. The examination components listed below will be used to evaluate the qualifications of those who are invited. Applicants must achieve a passing score on all examination components in order to be placed on the eligible list. Eligible lists are valid for one (1) year, unless extended by the City Manager for an additional six (6) months.

The examination components will conducted in the following order:

• Application Review: Qualifying
• Oral Appraisal Interview: Pass/Fail
• Polygraph, Background Investigation
• Psychological Screening & Medical Examination : Medical standard exams, with a vision requirement of 20/100 or better without correction and 20/20 or better with correction - each eye

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligibility list from which current and future vacancies can be filled during the life of the eligibility list. The Police Chief will interview and select the final candidate from the eligibility list. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a 12-month probationary period before acquiring "regular" status. The City reserves the right to waive any component of the pre-placement examination.

Notices:

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. This position is subject to and dependent on the continued availability of funds and the manpower needs of the City of Bell Gardens. The City of Bell Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.