Police Officer Pre-Service

Salary : $7,665.33 - $9,783.13 Monthly

Location : Azusa, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 23-41

Department : Police

Opening Date : 09 / 27 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

Definition

1,500 - Monthly Flexible Benefit Plan Contribution for Medical Benefits.

Education Incentive Pay, Bilingual Incentive Pay & so much more!

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR IN-ACADEMY AND ACADEMY GRADUATE APPLICANTS.

DEADLINE TO APPLY :

This recruitment will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and may close at any time without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately. You will not be able to submit an application for this position once the recruitment closes. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT WITH RESUME

PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN A POST-BASIC ACADEMY OR POST-BASIC ACADEMY CERTIFICATE

IN-ACADEMY APPLICANTS :

SALARY RANGE : $6,132.27- $7,453.81 PER MONTH

Upon graduation from the academy, the successful candidate may be promoted to probationary police officer and will be required to complete the City of Azusa field training program. If you are an in-academy applicant, please be sure to attach proof of enrollment in a POST-academy. Applicants who fail to attach this proof of enrollment will be disqualified immediately.

ACADEMY GRADUATE CANDIDATES :

SALARY RANGE : $7,665.33 - $9,783.13 PER MONTH The successful candidate will be required to complete the City of Azusa field training program. If you are an academy graduate, please be sure to attach proof of your POST Basic Academy Certificate. Applicants who fail to attach this certificate will be disqualified immediately.

DEFINITION

Police Officer Pre-Service candidates are currently attending or have graduated from a California Police Officer Standards & Training POST-certified Police Academy. Upon appointment, they will be required to complete field service training and / or attend POST training to attain current POST certification. A Police Officer Pre-Service patrols the community to prevent crime and enforce laws, investigate complaints, apprehend criminals and suspects, protect lives and property, assume responsibilities, and perform related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the professional police class series requiring, upon appointment, sworn peace officer status. Incumbents are assigned to any of a number of functional areas within the Police Department on a rotating basis.

Essential Functions

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability.

Patrol and Traffic Safety

Patrols, either in a vehicle or on foot, an assigned area during an assigned shift and looks for indicators of possible criminal activity or threats to life and property; answers calls for police services; enforces City, county, and state laws; makes field contacts and completes forms; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, robberies, vehicle accidents, suspected homicides, and other criminal incidents.

As a Motor Officer, patrols the City on a motorcycle or in a radar-equipped patrol unit; responds to calls related to traffic incidents and any other emergencies; observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic conditions; assists and advises motorists and enforces traffic safety laws.

Makes arrests as necessary; serves warrants and subpoenas; interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogates suspects; gathers and preserves evidence; receives, searches, and books prisoners; fingerprints and transports prisoners; testifies and presents evidence in court.

Contacts and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders.

Writes reports and field notes; participates in staff development; attends briefings and training sessions; performs routine maintenance on assigned patrol vehicle, firearms, and other equipment.

Makes traffic stops and issues warnings, citations, or makes arrests as necessary; checks vehicles and observes vehicle occupants; investigates scenes of vehicle accidents, provides emergency medical care as necessary, directs traffic and arranges for clearing of roadway, interviews drivers and witnesses and prepares reports; directs traffic at fire, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.

Assists the public and answers questions; administers first aid and responds to calls for medical assistance; establishes and maintains good relationships with the general public.

Police Officer (Pre-Service)

Class Specification

Investigator

Coordinates and conducts complete and detailed investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property, and crimes involving vice, gaming and narcotics violations.

Participates in all normal enforcement activities including enforcing local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid, and transporting prisoners.

Performs undercover and surveillance activities; interviews victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects; collects, preserves, and maintains evidence and property related to suspected crimes; serves warrants and subpoenas.

Prepares investigative reports and case information; provides testimony and evidence in court.

Answers questions from the public concerning local and State laws, procedures, and activities of the Department; develops and maintains good relationships with the public, including informants and contacts which may be helpful in criminal investigations.

Other Functions

As assigned, acts as training officer for new Police Officers; serves as field supervisor on individual calls requiring special attention; or conducts background investigations.

As assigned, makes presentations before a variety of public groups to promote crime prevention activities and to enhance public understanding of Police Department activities; serves as liaison to neighborhood watch groups and schools.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

These are position functions which may be changed, deleted or reassigned to accommodate an individual with a disability.

Qualification Guidelines

Education and / or Experience

Enrollment in or graduation from a California POST-certified Police Academy. Ability to successfully complete any re-certification course from California POST-certified Police Academy.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and U.S. citizenship are required at the time of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of modern practices and techniques of law enforcement, patrol, investigation, public relations, and report writing; Vehicle and Penal Codes; laws of arrest; rules of evidence; legal rights of citizens; court procedures. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents and places; establish and maintain effective relationships with the community; use and care of firearms and small equipment; think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and people accurately; represent the City in a variety of meetings; learn, understand and interpret laws and regulations; prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports; respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner; understand, explain and apply policies and procedures; make clear and concise radio transmissions; understand and follow verbal and written directions; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; work independently and demonstrative; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; meet the established physical requirements; meet Police Officer requirements contained in the California State Government Code.

Special Requirements :

Applicants must meet the California Police Officer Selection Standards (Codes 1029 & 1031) as listed below :

• Free of any felony convictions.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law
• At least 20.5 years of age at the time of application.
• Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
• Of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.
• Found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

ONLINE APPLICATION : Visit the City's website at , click on Job Opportunities, locate the Police Officer (Pre-Service) posting, and complete the online application in full, including education and job history. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of an application, and candidates with incomplete applications will not be able to progress in the recruitment process.

IN ACADEMY CANDIDATES : PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN A POST ACADEMY MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

ACADEMY GRADUATE CANDIDATES : PROOF OF CURRENT POST BASIC ACADEMY CERTIFICATE MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS :

Applicants must successfully pass the following requirements :

Reasonable Accommodations

Those candidates with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation for any portion of the testing process must notify the Human Resources Division at least (5) days in advance of the test.

Special Requirements / Physical, Mental, Environmental Conditions

Candidates must meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City and the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) as follows :

Position requires standing, walking, and / or running on uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, crawling, and making repetitive hand movements above and below shoulder level in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when performing work and operating assigned equipment as required by POST. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and face-to-face service. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, fine coordination, and finger dexterity in handling a firearm. The need to lift, carry, pull and push tools, supplies and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold.

The incumbent may be required to respond to after-hours emergency call-outs. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

The City of Azusa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (including gender and pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, age, or sexual orientation (including homosexuality, bisexuality, transgender or heterosexuality) status in employment or the provision of services. Please be advised that as an employee of the City of Azusa, your job could be modified as part of the City's obligation to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee.

The City of Azusa and Azusa Police Department offer a wide-variety of Benefits, including :

A variety of options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with supplemental insurances, such as Flexible Spending / Dependent Care Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Only, and many more.

For specific details on the Azusa Police Officers Association (APOA) benefits, please visit

MOU Term : July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028

Please be advised that APOA has recently come to an agreement with the City for MOU years 2024-2028. Once the MOU has been signed by all parties it will be uploaded on the City's website at In the meantime, you can reference the City Council staff report for a draft of the updated MOU here :

Are you currently enrolled in a POST Basic Academy?

Do you have a current, valid California Class C Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record?

Please select the highest level of education you have :

Please select the field in which you were awarded your degree :

If you selected "other field" for your degree, please indicate the field below :

Are you at least 20 1 / 2 years of age?

Are you currently out on bail or on your own recognizance pending trial for a recent arrest? (Omit convictions more than two years old for violations of Cal. Health & Safety Code Sections 11357(b) for (a), 11360 (c), 11364, 11365, or 11550 as they relate to marijuana before January 1, 1976, and their statutory predecessors.)

Excluding juvenile convictions, arrests, detentions or court dispositions, have you ever been convicted of a felony or plead "guilty", "no contest", or convicted of any other criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation?

If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide specific details for each occurrence including : 1) Date; 2) Location; 3) Charge and a description of the offense; 4) Penalty / Disposition. If this is not applicable, please type "N / A" in the box below.

PLEASE READ : Proof of current enrollment in a CA POST Basic Academy or a current POST Basic Academy certificate is required upon submission. Applications without proof of enrollment or a POST Basic Academy certificate will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process.

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Salary : $6,132 - $7,454