Police Officer - Entry Level

Police Officer

The City of Montclair provides special pay incentives for eligible officers in addition to their base pay:

• BASE SALARY INCREASE:
• 4% of base pay effective July 1, 2024
• SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PAY:
• Detective/Narcotics: 4% of base pay
• Field Training Officer: 2.5% of base pay
• Motorcycle: 2% of base pay
• Special Enforcement: 2% of base pay
• SPECIAL PAYS:
• POST Certificate Pay: Intermediate, $100 monthly Advanced, $175 monthly
• Longevity Pay: 2.5% of base pay every five-years
• Education Incentive: $1,300 per fiscal year
• Bilingual pay: $75, monthly
• Uniform allowance: $45, monthly

Under general supervision, patrols an assigned beat in the prevention of crime and enforcement of law and order; enforces state and local traffic regulations; investigates complaints; performs special assignments in the protection of life and property; and performs related duties as required.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Police Officer is the entering level law enforcement class and reports directly to a Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, or Watch Commander. This class may be given investigation, task force, or other special full-time or special assignments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.

In the performance of daily activities, this position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk for up to two hours at a time. Must be able to reach, grasp, twist, turn, bend, climb, stoop, kneel, squat, run, and jump. Requires the ability to operate a motor vehicle to visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and see while working; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must be able to lift and pull heavy objects up to 165 pounds, and drag heavy objects up to 165 pounds. The position must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including cold, wet, and hot with extreme sun exposure.

LICENSE

Possession of a valid California driver's license and proof of insurability required.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. California POST PELLETB: The City of Montclair will accept PELLETB with a T-Score total of 48 or higher. Verification must be on an agency letterhead, listing where the test was administered, test date, and results within the last 12 months of the date your application is received by the City of Montclair. Proof of the PELLETB score must be attached to your application.
2. The Montclair Police Department offers full testing services for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer through National Testing Network, Inc (NTN). To fill out an application for this position and schedule testing, go to select Law Enforcement, and sign up for the Montclair Police Department. Upon completion of the entry-level exams administered by NTN, all candidate scores are automatically made available to the Montclair Police Department. Selected candidates will be requested to submit a City Application when invited to the next phase of the selection process.
3. POST PHYSICAL AGILITY: Candidates will be required to pass the standardized POST physical agility examination.
4. APPLICATION: NTN Candidates will be required to submit a City of Montclair application upon successful completion of the physical agility examination.
5. ORAL INTERVIEW: Successful candidates will be required to participate in a standard in-person panel interview. Upon successful completion, candidates will be placed on an eligibility list for Police Officer.

*NTN testing fees applicable to the Montclair Police Department may be reimbursed upon successful hiring*

The City of Montclair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.