FullTime Police Officers

Job Type: FULL TIME - Regular Status
Department: Police Department
The members of the Martinez Police Department are dedicated to providing the highest quality police services. The Martinez Police Department offers a full slate of policing services to the community, including officers dedicated to investigations, traffic enforcement, tactical unit, canine (K-9) units, homeless outreach, crisis intervention, and community engagement/social media. Active reserve officer and cadet programs supplement the Department and further strengthen community involvement.

The Department operates its own communications center, providing 24/7 emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for the Martinez Police Department and other agencies. The Department assigns its officers in Neighborhood Policing Areas to further engage the community.
Under general supervision, to patrol an assigned beat in the enforcement of law and order; to carry out special assignments in the protection of life and property; The Police Officer is a journey-level law enforcement class that performs the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities under general supervision. While incumbents are normally assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol or traffic enforcement, all functional areas of the law enforcement field, including investigation, youth services, administration, and training are included. New incumbents may have limited related experience but are expected to learn the full range of duties and responsibilities, perform duties with minimal direct supervision, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in making decisions. This class is distinguished from Police Sergeant in that the latter is the first supervisory level in this sworn class series who perform more complex and difficult tasks and are responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of staff on an assigned shift.
Patrols assigned areas of the City by car, motorcycle, bicycle, or on foot to preserve law and order, discover and prevent commission of crimes, and to enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; Responds to calls for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, health code and local ordinance violations, property control, civil complaints, and related incidents; responds to and provides assistance at a variety of public service type calls that are non-criminal in nature; Prepares and serves search and arrest warrants; apprehends and arrests or cites offenders for crimes committed under federal, state, and local laws and codes; Directs traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency situations; Serves as liaison and public relations officer for the assigned area; may develop reliable informants and provide intelligence information to divisional and/or departmental personnel;
Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses; may respond to requests for assistance from agencies outside the City for mutual aid in the suppression of civil disturbances, apprehension of criminals, or other related requests;
Performs a variety of administrative and other types of duties in support of law enforcement services, programs, and activities; maintains and calibrates specialized equipment;
Inspects establishments providing alcoholic beverages and entertainment;
requests medical attention when necessary;
Testifies in juvenile, civil, traffic, municipal, and criminal courts, and parole and DMV hearings; responds to mandatory court calls during irregular hours; Serves subpoenas;
Participates in training conferences and programs to enhance law enforcement skills including defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills;
Practices the use of firearms;
Conducts property and building checks for burglary and other criminal activity;
Conducts chemical, drug, and alcohol testing;
Prepares a variety of reports including those on activities, operations, arrests made, and unusual incidents observed; assists in receiving, searching, booking, fingerprinting, and transporting prisoners;
answers questions from the public concerning local and state laws, procedures, and activities of the department; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints;
may serve as a Field Training Officer; documents trainee progress and prepares evaluations; serves as acting watch commander as assigned;
When assigned, operates a motorcycle in traffic enforcement;
Supervision Received and Exercised:
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. No supervision of staff is exercised.
A high school graduate, passed the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution. Graduation from a California POST approved police academy or possession of a valid POST Basic Course Waiver. Incumbents must meet criteria mandated by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) and California Government Code Section 1031.
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in criminal justice, psychology, business administration, public administration or related field.

Must pass a medical examination, drug screen, polygraph examination, and a psychological and background investigation.
Free of any felony convictions under California Government Code Section 1029.
Law Enforcement Knowledge
Standard operating procedures and operations of a police department.
Investigative techniques, procedures, and equipment, including identification methods and sources of information.
Principles and applications of public relations.
Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
Laws, regulations, departmental policies, rules, and procedures relevant to law enforcement.
Safety practices and equipment used in law enforcement, including proper care and handling of firearms, chemical agents, and impact weapons.
Techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force.
Operation, care, and maintenance of firearms and modern police equipment.
Safe operation of motor vehicles under patrol and emergency conditions.
Use and care of department-issued automobiles, motorcycles, and small firearms.
Use of office equipment and computer applications and technology, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Strong command of English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Methods and techniques of clear and accurate report writing and preparation.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
Interpersonal and Community Relations

Techniques for working effectively with individuals from diverse age groups, socio-economic backgrounds, and ethnic communities.
Responsiveness to community issues, concerns, and needs.
Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
Apply immediately.
Applicants must submit the following documentation, for their status, with their application:
Candidates who require POST recertification are encouraged to submit an application for a Police Officer Trainee recruitment
Note: Please have your certificate scanned and ready to upload during your application process as the system will not allow you to make the addition after your application is submitted.
Police Academy Graduates must successfully pass an 18 month probationary period.
This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by the Martinez Police Officers' Association.
Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Classic Members - Retirement formula of 3% at age 55 for Classic PERS Members with an Employee Contribution of 9%.
New Members - Under the new pension reform law, Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), effective 1/1/13 those defined as New Members of PERS are eligible for a 2.7% at age 57 formula. New Members are required to contribute towards pension; Cost Sharing - Effective July 1, 2022, bargaining unit members, referred as "Classic" by CalPERS, shall pay an additional three percent (3%) toward the CalPERS Employer contribution.

Retirement Health: Employees represented by the Association, who retire for service or disability under PERS, shall receive retirement health benefits in accordance with the PERS Health Plan provisions. The City will contribute the PEMHCA minimum toward the retiree medical premium for member only.

Holidays: Twelve days per year.

PERS credit for unused sick leave upon service retirement.

Health Insurance: The City contracts with the Public Employees' Retirement System for health benefits for this classification. As outlined in the MOU, the City will be moving to a flexible spending account system. MOU available online at

Vision: The City pays the premium for employees and dependent for vision coverage through VSP for those employees electing medical coverage.
Dental Insurance: The City also provides dental insurance through Delta Dental which includes a City paid orthodontic plan covering all eligible family members.

Life Insurance: The City provides life insurance with the benefit of 2x annual salary up to a maximum benefit of $125,000. Voluntary, supplementary life insurance is available.
six percent (6%) for a Bachelor's degree or Advanced POST certificate; Shift Differential: Members whose regular shift assignment is night shift shall receive a night shift differential of 5%.

Bilingual Pay: Employee receives additional $100/mo for one language or $200/mo for two or more languages.

Other: Call-out pay, internal promotional program, no-cost on-site gym and health club membership reimbursement benefit.
The following supplemental information will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience, including eligibility for Veteran's Preference Points. Choices you make must correspond to the information you have provided in your application and all additional documents and information you have included with your application, including a resume if attached. Academy graduate, but do not have prior or current experience working as a police officer/deputy sheriff, I should not submit my application for this recruitment. Please apply to Police Officer Academy Graduate Recruitment.
Which of the following best describes your current employment status as a sworn police officer/deputy sheriff?
I am currently employed as a sworn police officer/deputy sheriff.
I am not currently employed as a sworn police officer/deputy sheriff and it has been less than 3 years since I left that employment.
I am not currently employed as a sworn police officer/deputy sheriff and it has been more than 3 years since I left that employment.

Graduation from high school or equivalent is required for this position. High School graduate, GED, or high school proficiency certificate
One (1) year of college (more than 24 semester units, but less than 60 semester units)
Two years of college or higher (60 or more semester units, or A.Four years of college or higher (120 or more semester units, or B.A. Applicants are required to submit a copy of their California POST Basic certificate (or higher) along with their employment applications. Failure to attach the required document will result in disqualification. Select the HIGHEST California POST Certification you now hold and attach a copy to your employment application.
I have attached a copy of my California POST Basic Certificate to my application.
I have attached a copy of my California POST Intermediate Certificate to my application.
I have attached a copy of my California POST Advanced Certificate to my application.
Check below to indicate your total cumulative full-time experience as a sworn police officer or deputy sheriff (830.1(a) PC, 830.1(b) PC or 830.2(a) PC).
No experience as a Police Officer, or less than listed below.
While in a law enforcement position, I have been responsible for:
Patrolling a specified beat on foot or in a patrol car.
Making legal searches and arrests and safely transporting suspects.
Responded to medical emergencies to provide assistance to the ambulance crew as needed and provided first aid as appropriate.
Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Assisted in the prosecution of law violators and effectively testified in court.

Firearms Instructor
Field Training Officer
O.S.T. profile report in the attachment section of my application for this recruitment.
Have you ever applied to be a Police Officer with the City of Martinez?
Have you ever participated in a background investigation process as part of the Police Officer recruitment with the City of Martinez on a prior occasion?
I am able to speak another language in addition to standard American English:
I do not speak another language.

What language in additional to standard American English do you speak?
Have you served and been honorably discharged from the U.I am able to meet the physical and medical requirements as established by the job description.
I am eligible for Veteran Preference Point and have attached my DD214. (I have reviewed my application for this recruitment and confirm that my professional experience and employment history are current and accurate.