POLICE RECRUIT

Huntington Beach Police Department Police Cadet

The Huntington Beach Police Department is committed to community-based policing. We train all our employees to build trusted relationships within our community. These relationships produce collaborative problem solving within our community while de-emphasizing the paramilitary aspects of law enforcement. The ideal candidate will be at least 21 years of age by the end of the academy, will have good school/work history and have law enforcement experience such as Police Cadet, Explorer or experience performing other law enforcement related duties.

This is an entry level or trainee class where incumbents will be presented with a wide variety of training experiences while attending a state-mandated basic peace officer training as required by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). After meeting all department, state-mandated and academy requirements, including graduation from the Police Academy, the incumbent will be reclassified to the class of Police Officer.

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Ability to: Observe and learn such things as laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques and first aid; analyze problems and rationally and calmly take effective action in emergency and stressful situations; undergo strenuous physical conditioning, meeting or exceeding required standards of performance; read and interpret highly complex written materials: laws, statutes, manuals, etc.; clearly and concisely present ideas orally and in writing. Education: Requires high school graduation or GED Certificate. Background Investigation: Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation. License: Valid California driver's license.

Application and selection procedure: An official on-line application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will be reviewed and those best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to the next step in the selection process. Invited candidates will be required to attend a Mandatory Orientation/test session. Testing will be held every other month. The orientation/test session will consist of the following: Orientation Overview of the Huntington Beach Police Department Background and hiring process Police academy and FTO Program Written Exam POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Passing score: overall T-score of 50 or higher Scores dated within six (6) months of the testing date and meeting the minimum passing score will be accepted Physical Agility Test Pass/fail exam PT/casual attire is recommended The PAT consists of the following (not necessarily in this order): 800 Yard Run Dummy Drag with Obstacle Course and Chain Link Fence Agility Wall At the successful conclusion of the written and physical exams, candidates will be invited to an Oral Interview (weighted 100%). Candidates successful at passing every testing component will be placed on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner. Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes (but not limited to) LiveScan fingerprinting, polygraph exam, credit check, reference/employer/neighborhood checks, DOJ/FBI/Military checks, etc. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates must undergo a pre-placement drug screen, psychological evaluation and medical examination. In addition, all applicants in the background process will be encouraged to participate in a physical fitness training program in order to ensure success in the police academy. Upon hire, employees are subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Please note: Our primary means of communication with applicants/candidates is via e-mail; therefore, please include a valid e-mail address on your application.

Special conditions: Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. Common disqualifiers: Illegal use or possession of drugs Motor Vehicle Operations Arrests Integrity Tattoos Body Art Work Traits

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Police Officers' Association/Non-Sworn (Miscellaneous) members including: The SALARY RANGE is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance. BILINGUAL PAY, 5% for qualified employees. PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations. HOLIDAY PAY IN-LIEU: 120 hours per year. GENERAL LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 176 hours per year for the first four years of continuous service, up to 256 hours per year after fourteen years of continuous service. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT is available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities. GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses. RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. A portion of the employee contribution is paid by the City for a 3.0% @ 50 (safety) and 2.5% @ 55 (miscellaneous) benefit plan. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13, and who has no prior membership in a California public retirement system. A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13, and who is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to 01/01/13, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. The benefit formula, final compensation period, maximum pensionable compensation, and member contribution rate for new miscellaneous members under PEPRA is represented in the table below. Benefit Formula: Miscellaneous: 2% at age 62 Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation Member Contribution Rate as a percentage of payroll: 9.00% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23) Maximum Pensionable Compensation: $136,440 All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Please be advised that new COHB employees not subject to PEPRA and new members subject to PEPRA may also be subject to the terms and conditions of an unexpired Memorandum of Understanding for their respective association. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available. CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans. JOB SHARING opportunities for eligible employees. Note: 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. For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Police Officers' Association".