Police Officer Trainee #26A-28 (20769352)

Police Officer Trainee #26A-28 (20769352) Redwood City is a Charter City operating under the council-manager form of government. The City Council consists ofseven membersand is the governing body elected directly by the residents of Redwood City. As the legislative branch of our local government, the Council makes final decisions on all major city matters and sets City-wide priorities and policies. The Council directs the City Manager to implement these priorities and policies. In 2020, the City Council moved to district-based elections which means City Councilmembers are elected by district instead of at-large voting, where all voters cast their ballots for all candidates in the jurisdiction. The city is a full service city with the departments of Community Development, Engineering & Transportation, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Police, and Public Works Services,along with the City Manager's Office, City Clerk's Office, and City Attorney's Office. Municipal services are delivered with the support of over 600 employees. About the Redwood City Community Located in the Silicon Valley at the center of the San Francisco Peninsula, the City of Redwood City is known as a creative, innovative and dynamic organization and community. With a population of over 85,000, the city has a healthy blend of residential, commercial and industrial elements in a community that stretches from the San Francisco Bay to the hills of the San Francisco peninsula. The city is home to a vibrant Caltrain station where commuters from both San Jose to the south, and San Francisco to the north, arrive into one of the most tech-savvy communities in the world. Redwood City offers outstanding accommodations, top entertainment, and diverse dining options. The City's pedestrian-friendly and distinctive Downtown honors the community's heritage and is home to a growing number of restaurants, and a vibrant mix of retail to fit every consumer mood. The beautiful Courthouse Square stands as the centerpiece of Downtown and has become the gathering place for people from throughout the community and the peninsula. Redwood City enjoys a one-of-a-kind waterfront including the Redwood Shores neighborhood, with ample recreational opportunities right on the Bay. The community also boasts the only deep-water port in the south San Francisco Bay, has a yacht harbor, and offers numerous bayfront residential options. The success and health of Redwood City is built upon the community's diversity, civic pride, strong neighborhoods, and each individual's sense of responsibility for making the City a better place for all. It's a terrific place to do business, with appealing neighborhoods supported by a strong sense of community, making Redwood City a natural place to call "home". The City of Redwood CityInvites YOU toApplyfor:

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

THE POSITION Police Officer Trainees will be registered to attend a Basic Police Academy course to meet the minimum required training mandates governed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for entry level Law Enforcement. Upon successful completion of the Basic Police Academy, Police Officer Trainees are transitioned to a Police Officer safety position, and enter the Field Training Program for Police Officers. The Redwood City Police Department offers many opportunities for learning and long-term career growth in a city comprised of diverse residential and business communities. The objective for every Redwood City Police Officer is to protect life and property, proactively reduce crime and the fear of crime through the use of data-driven policing models, with an overarching operational philosophy by using community policing and problem oriented strategies; as part of their mission to maintain a safe and connected community. The Redwood City Police Department is looking for professionals who strive to provide “excellent service with integrity and respect.” Candidates with a demonstrated work historyof high motivation and who have consistently strived for self-improvement are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university (60 units or more is preferred). REQUIRED: Attach a copy of college transcripts to application. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license maintaining a satisfactory driving record. Other Requirements: Must be 21 years old by the examination date. Physically capable of passing the California P.O.S.T. medical examination job requirements. Meet all regulatory requirements for becoming a Peace Officer with a California P.O.S.T. agency. Ability to perform the duties of a Police Officer observe and recall accurately; use and care for firearms; think and act quickly in emergencies; learn, understand, and interpret laws and regulations; understand and carry out oral and written directions; prepare concise and comprehensive written reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Special Instructions

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications submitted without the below requirements will not be considered. Transcript(s) demonstrating completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university. Must attach transcript copy to application. Proof of passing scores on the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium’s entrance assessment examinations, the National Testing Network’s pre-employment written test, or equivalent dated within two (2) years of the application date. Must attach copiesof: POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) OR NTN Law Enforcement - Frontline National Exam (accepted in lieu of the PELLETB), AND Physical Agility WSTB Test . #J-18808-Ljbffr CITY OF REDWOOD CITY