Police Officer (Recruit and Academy Attendee)

Salary $78,624.00 Annually Location Public Safety, 17930 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley, CA Job Type Full-time (40 hrs) Job Number 22-2E-05 Division DNU - POLICE - FIELD UNIT Opening Date 02/23/2022 Closing Date 6/7/2022 12:00 AM Pacific The Position The East Bay Regional Park District's Police Department serves over 25 million annual visitors. Our area of patrol includes 73 different parks over a 1,750 square mile area covering all of Alameda and Contra Costa counties. We are a full service POST-recognized law enforcement agency with 71 sworn officers. Our department includes a variety of units and patrol opportunities such as Air Support, Marine, Equestrian, K-9, Special Enforcement, Investigations, and a 24-hour per day 9-1-1 Communications Center providing the highest level of visitor safety. Looking for a rewarding career as a Police Officer? Consider a career in law enforcement with the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department! Vacancy Situation The Police Department is seeking to hire as many as 12 qualified applicants. Hiring pools established as a result of each selection process will be in effect for one year and will be used to fill vacancies that may occur within the life of the hiring pools. Applicants not selected during the life of the hiring pool may reapply in accordance with the application instructions. What You'll Be Doing as Police Officer Recruit Police Officer Recruit is an entry level classification and a non-sworn position which has no police officer powers. As a Police Officer Recruit, you will attend a Peace Officer Basic Training Academy approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in order to successfully complete the course of study necessary to gain Peace Officer status in the State of California! Your academic progress and physical achievement will be closely monitored during this training period. Upon successful completion of the POST Basic Training Academy, you will be considered for appointment as a sworn Police Officer for the East Bay Regional Park District! We're Looking For Someone Who: Enjoys being challenged and is self-motivated; Enjoys public service; Appreciates the value of publicly accessible open space and wishes to work with like-minded folks to preserve such opportunities for future generations; Wants to be an integral part of a well-respected and recognized public safety department that impacts the communities it serves. A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job Meaningful and valued work connected to our organizational mission; Daily challenges as part of an excellent team; Great benefits including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); Sponsorship in a POST Basic Training Academy. Our Values Respect: We honor each other, the park users we serve, and the land we steward. Resilience: We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination. Relationships: Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve. Responsiveness: We communicate openly, honestly and reliably. Transparency: We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and unfettered access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance. Example of Duties Attends a California Basic Academy which includes courses necessary to gain POST approved peace officer status; Attends an orientation within the Police Department and/or East Bay Regional Park District; Receives academy and field training to become a Police Officer; Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications POST: Must meet current Peace Officer Selection Standards as set by the California Commission on POST; and Citizenship: Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, or a permanent resident alien, who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship within 3 years from date of employment; and Education: High School graduation or passage of General Education Development Test (GED), and successful completion of at least 24 semester or 36 quarter units of college level courses. (For purposes of this requirement, credit will be given for units recognized by POST in the completion of a Basic POST training course through an accredited institution or agency.) Additionally, credit will be given for a minimum of two years of Active Duty Military service; and Physical: Must be at least 20.5 years of age and free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might interfere with the ability to perform the essential functions, as determined by the California Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) standards; and Character: Must be of good character and reputation and not have been convicted of a felony crime or serious misdemeanor offense and must be able to pass a strict background investigation Additional Information Knowledge of: Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts; Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations; Public relations in law enforcement. Ability to: Learn principles, procedures, terminology, and operation of equipment used in law enforcement, crime prevention, and investigation; Read and understand course ma #J-18808-Ljbffr California East Bay Regional Parks