FullTime Police Officers

The PositionLooking to advance your career in law enforcement? The Police Officer is responsible to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local municipal codes, violations, and traffic regulations; to participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention and enforcement programs; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the department.5,000 Military Hiring Incentive - Is an additional hiring incentive for anyone who has served in any branch of the United States Military and received an Honorable or General Discharge as denoted on the DD214. Any out of state applicants must have the California POST Course waiver at time of application and will need to apply for the Police Officer Trainee position. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A city application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City does not sponsor H-1B Visas.Patrol assigned areas and interact with the community; work collaboratively with community residents to address problems and concerns with a focus on identifying solutions. respond to medical aide requests and administer first aide as needed. Carry out all aspects of police work in accordance with department training and policy including but not limited to:Responding to traffic accidents for investigation of cause, traffic control, hazard removal and conduct traffic accident analysis and general traffic surveys.Testifying and presenting evidence in court proceedings.Based on assignment, it may be required to investigate crimes, perform administrative duties, conduct crime prevention, or conduct training for other personnel.Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of: City, state and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions; departmental policies; law enforcement crime prevention community and problem-oriented policing principles; collection of evidence; and technology including various computer hardware, software applications and electronic applications. Ability to: Work in a community-based oriented policing environment, communicate clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing; safely and appropriately use firearms and other weapons; enforce laws within established departmental guidelines, standards, policy, and law; Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Experience: Must have at least one year of full-time experience as a sworn peace officer with a California law enforcement agency and have at a minimum, a Basic POST certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade Completion of a minimum of 15 units of college coursework from an accredited college or university is desirable.License or Certificate Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license at time of application; Must possess a Basic POST certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training.Additional Requirements Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at date of application. Lifting : Ability to perform tasks requiring strength and stamina, such as medium heavy lifting and moving equipment and objects weighing 75 pounds and continuously wearing a duty belt weight and other police equipment. frequent reading of work papers, reports and special projects; ability to identify suspects and interpret and apply the law to field situations; observation skills while conducting surveillance Dexterity : perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation to use a computer and operate a motor vehicle. Hearing/Talking : verbal communication including projecting a voice that can be heard in a noisy environment, hearing and distinguishing various sounds; Environmental : Must be willing to work in office and field environment, including life threatening emergencies WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in both an office and field environment and requires travel from site to site. Overtime and shift work is required.PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Retirement benefit is based on the employees three year final compensation average. HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of holiday credit. (For employees on a 4/11 work schedule, a total of 91 hours of holiday credit are allocated separately, in lieu of holidays.) MEDICAL INSURANCE: Health, dental and vision coverage is provided. The City's monthly contribution to health, dental and vision benefits is based on a three-tier system as follows: $ An employee who opts out of health coverage receives the amount noted above minus dental and vision premium on their paycheck and treated as taxable income. Dental and vision coverage continuation is available upon retirement. LIFE INSURANCE: LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: