Police Officers - Full-time and Part-time

Job Type: Full-Time (Probationary)
Department: Police

POLICE OFFICER

View the City of Stockton Police website
Sign on Bonus - $15,000

• Relocation Assistance Reimbursement
• 40 hours of vacation available for immediate use

City pays the entire employee share of their health plan contribution

Graduated from a California P.completed a probationary period with at least one year of service in a California Governmental Law Enforcement Agency;
Basic Peace Officer Certificate (expiring no sooner than 6 months from date of application).

Any questions regarding whether you meet these qualifications may be directed to the Stockton Police Department at
Specific information regarding how to submit required information and documentation is available in the supplemental questionnaire portion of the application.
BARGAINING UNIT: Stockton Police Officers' Association (SPOA)
NOTE: Lateral Entry Police Officers are placed on an unranked eligibility list. Veteran's Preference Points will not be awarded for this position.
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and providing information and assistance to the public; This is the first working level class in law enforcement, performing all duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace officer situations. Incumbents may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, juvenile, crime prevention, or other police related functions. This class is distinguished from uniformed civilian police-related classes by designation and the responsibilities and authorities associated with designation as a sworn peace officer under the laws of the State. It is further distinguished from Police Sergeant, which both supervises and participates in law enforcement activities.
Responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for service.
Enforces state, local, and federal laws and ordinances; pursues and apprehends suspects and requests assistance as required.
Investigates juvenile and designated adult criminal activity and incidents as the assigned detective.
Coordinates crime scene control and investigation, including interviews and interrogations, identification of witnesses, overseeing collection and preservation of physical evidence.
Prepares and documents cases, completes reports and records, and prepares and maintains other logs and records.
may serve as a field training officer.
Provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and requests additional response.
Provides information, directions, and other services and assistance to the public.
Successful completion of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.Graduation from a United States high school or possession of a G.One year of experience as a law enforcement officer in California and possession of a valid California P.Must have satisfactorily completed a probationary period for a Peace Officer classification performing the full range of duties, including patrol, with a California governmental law enforcement agency.
Must meet, physical, psychological, and background standards, which include polygraph testing and California Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
Vision requirements are 20/20 for far visual acuity, either corrected or uncorrected. Must be able to obtain and maintain required California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.Peace Officer Certification and firearms qualification.
Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts;
Reading, interpreting, and applying complex laws, procedures, and policies;
Making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines;
Preparing clear and concise reports, records, and other written materials; Learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation.

The Examination : Unassembled Examination (Pass/Fail) - An unassembled examination consisting of an appraisal of training, experience, and work history.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

NeoGov.com: If you selected the option to be notified by e-mail you will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. BARGAINING UNIT:

STOCKTON POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION (SPOA)

The City of Stockton offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their eligible dependents in the Stockton Police Officers' Association (SPOA). Health Benefits - Choice of Kaiser and Sutter health insurance plans. The City will cover the entire employee's share of the monthly health plan contribution.
Dental and Vision Plans - City of Stockton offers the choice of Delta Dental PPO or DHMO plans. The City will cover the entire employee's share of the monthly dental and vision plan contributions.
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability - Employees are provided life insurance through Lincoln National Life Insurance Company with life insurance benefits of $50,000 for each employee. For some employee bargaining units, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit is provided.
Retirement Program - CalPERS (formula is dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS). Vacation - All regular status employees, excluding provisional, temporary, and part-time employees, shall accrue vacation leave with pay semi-monthly at the rate of 80 hours per year the first year and a half and progresses up to 189 hours per year up to 25 years. Sick Leave - All regular status employees, except provisional, temporary, and part-time employees, shall accrue sick leave at the rate of eight (8) hours for each full month of service. All regular status employees, except provisional, temporary, and part-time employees, working less than a full month shall accrue sick leave on a prorated basis. Holidays - There are 14 paid holidays per year.
Additional Benefits - Employee Assistance Program, Section 125 Plans, Voluntary Products (Life Insurance, AD&D, Hospital, Accident, Short-term disability insurances), Direct Deposit, Education Assistance
It must be submitted with your official employment application. S. citizen or permanent resident alien and can provide proof that you have applied for citizenship prior to applying for the position of Police Officer?
Do you possess a United States high school diploma or G.Do you possess or are able to obtain, prior to employment with the City of Stockton, a valid California Class "C" Driver's License?
I understand that I am not eligible to apply if I have been disqualified from the City of Stockton background investigation process for Police Officer within the previous 12 months AND I understand that if I do not submit the requested information/documentation indicated in the following questions that my application will be disqualified without prior notice.
Basic Certificate (or higher) and at least one (1) year of experience as a California law enforcement officer.
Basic Certificate (or higher) within seven (7) days of submitting this application.
Required document may be sent via one of the following:
* Attach to on-line application; I understand failure to provide the required document will result in rejection or disqualification in this process.

I am presently employed by a California law enforcement agency as a peace officer.
OR: I have been employed continuously in another state as a full-time peace officer with no longer than a 60-day break in service between employers.
Did you successfully complete a probationary period with a California law enforcement agency as a peace officer?
Describe how your experience meets the qualification of a Peace Officer performing the full range of duties, including field patrol, with a California governmental law enforcement agency.
Please check the specialized police experience you possess:
Describe your experience in dealing with gang-related crime activity. Describe your law enforcement experience working with a multi-ethnic population. Describe any community relations experience you have had as a Police Officer. If you were referred to this position by a current Stockton Police Department employee, please indicate the name and rank of the employee in the box provided below. In an effort to more closely determine effectiveness of advertising for the Police Officer Lateral position, please indicate below the primary source from which you heard about this position.
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