Police Officer Trainee

Salary : $64,636.68 - $78,566.40 Annually

Location : Glendora Police Department - 150 South Glendora Avenue Glendora, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : JB00166

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 08 / 23 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

SIGNING BONUS! Successful candidates will be eligible for a $5,000 Recruitment Incentive

This recruitment is for those individuals who are looking to start their career as a police officer and have not been through an academy program

WRITTEN EXAM WAIVED IF :

• If you have attached a POST PELLET B "T-Score" from another agency with a score of 45 of higher, dated in the last 12 months, OR
• A passing score from the National Testing Network transferred to the City of Glendora

The City of Glendora is seeking motivated individuals with high ethical standards and a commitment to public service to join the City of Glendora Police Department and contribute to its mission of supporting and serving the community with dedication, excellence and mutual respect. If you take pride in delivering the highest level of public safety and service, and approach crime prevention creatively, we invite you to join one of the finest Police Departments in Southern California.

The Police Trainee participates in a Basic Law Enforcement Training Program approved by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.), in a non-sworn capacity. The assignment is contingent upon successful completion of the P.O.S.T. certified basic academy and the review of the Police Chief. Newly appointed Police Officers have an 18 month probationary period before they can obtain permanent status. During training, Trainees report directly to the academy, and do not have police powers; they may be assigned non-safety duties in the Glendora Police Department. Trainees are subject to rules and regulations of the Glendora Police Department and the police academy attended. A Trainee may be dismissed at any time prior to being assigned as a Police Officer without cause and without the right of appeal. Police Officer Trainee is a general class, non-sworn employee position.

Individuals selected for this position will be hired under the classification of Police Officer Trainee.

Some of the typical duties of the Police Officer Trainee include but are not limited to, the following :

For a complete job description visit cityofglendora.org / jobs

Education and / or Experience : Any combination of education and / or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance. Example combinations include

Knowledge and Skill Level :

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.

Special Requirements :

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record during the course of employment.

Candidates must meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established by the City.

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of academy graduation

Applicants must be U.S. citizen or be eligible for U.S. citizenship. Persons will be disqualified from holding a position as Police Officer if they fail to diligently cooperate in the processing of their citizenship application within three years or are otherwise denied citizenship.

All Glendora Officers obtaining sworn status on or after September 23, 1996, must have a permanent primary (i.e. : 51% or more of the time) residence within sixty-five (65) miles or less of the Glendora Police facility building.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS : Applicants must be free from conditions that would preclude satisfactory performance of the essential functions of the job applied for. Applicants for positions in the Police Department must pass a written exam, oral interview, administrative review, polygraph, background investigation, physical exam and drug screen test. Subsequent to a job offer, the City of Glendora requires a pre-employment physical examination. Candidates will be examined by a City physician, at City expense, before the appointment is approved. Candidates are cautioned not to resign or give notice to present employers until they qualify on the medical examination. The City of Glendora conforms to State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and workers with disabilities. Please notify the Human Resources in advance if you require special accommodations to participate in any phase of the selection process

APPLICANTS MAY NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION MORE THAN ONCE IN A SIX MONTH PERIOD.

Selection Process :

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which includes a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%.

CLOSING DATE : CONTINUOUS. OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE CITY ARE MET.

E-VERIFY : To comply with federal law, the City of Glendora participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are required through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. Section 1 of the Form I-9 will be completed on your first day of employment. On your first day, but no later than your third day, you will need to bring original documentation to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.

Applicants who pass the recruitment components and are given a Conditional Offer of Employment will be required to pass an extensive law enforcement background. Candidates with questions on what this entails should contact the Police Department prior to applying.

DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT / DISQUALIFICATION - The successful applicant will be required to be tested by urinalysis for the illegal use of drugs. All positive test results are grounds for disqualification.

The City of Glendora is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

AFSCME Local 3915

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3915

COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT

CalPERS (3 TIERS)

Tier 2 : 2.0% @ 60 Classic members (4 / 30 / 12)(ee pays 7%)

Tier 3 : 2.0% @ 62 New CalPERS members (ee pays 6.25%)

SALARY INCREASES

7 / 1 / 2025 - 3%

457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

2) Nationwide options - Traditional or Roth

May contribute up to $425 of Flexible Benefit Plan

RETIREE MEDICAL PLAN CONTRIBUTION

See MOU for details and eligibility

FRINGE BENEFITS AND WELLNESS

FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN

1,300 / month

No cash out option if hired on / after 1 / 1 / 2017)

CalPERS Health

DELTA DENTAL PPO

VSP VISION INSURANCE

City pays for employee coverage

ALTCOM PROGRAM

Payroll Incentive and quarterly prizes

LIFE INSURANCE

50,000; City paid

FREE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN (EAP)

Work and life services, problem solving support

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE

EE may request alternative work schedule

LEAVES AND HOLIDAYS

SICK LEAVE

3.69 hours / pay period

VACATION

4.0 hours / payperiod

Accrual varies depending on years of service)

Max accrual of 160 hours

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

40 hours / eligible death

HOLIDAYS

12 Fixed holidays

16 floating holidays

PAID FAMILY LEAVE

Up to 8 weeks of supplemental paid leave

PERSONAL EMERGENCY LEAVE

Up to 5 days of sick leave / 12 month period for eligible requests

COMPENSATORY TIME (NON EXEMPT EMPLOYEES)

Eligible to accrue up to 85 hours

STATE / FEDERAL LEAVES

FMLA / CFRA

California Family Sick Leave

Family / School Partnership Act

MISCELLANEOUS

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Up to $6,200 per academic year

200 towards education material

CALL OUT / STAND BY / BEEPER PAY

eligible positions only)

AFLAC

Option to purchase ancillary insurances

IRS 125 and 129 Flexible Spending

SICK LEAVE CREDIT

Unused sick leave is converted to service credit upon retirement

BILINGUAL PAY

150 month for eligible / qualified employees

LONGEVITY PAY

5 - 9 years : $1,000 / year

10 - 14 years : $1,500 / year

15 years : $2,000 / year

F & A Credit Union

Optional free membership as a City employee

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE : For non-executive Open Recruitments, three additional points will be added to the passing score of veterans who are honorably discharged with one year or more of active military duty. The DD-214 form must be submitted at time of application.

SALARIES : All stated salaries are based on present information, subject to change. Appointments are generally made at the first step of a five step pay plan. All salaries are subject to statutory payroll deductions. Federal law requires that all new employees contribute 1.45% of their monthly salary to the Medicare system. All City employees are paid on a biweekly basis, for a total of 26 pay periods per year.

RETIREMENT : Retirement benefits for all full-time employees are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). An employee who is hired by the City from another CalPERS agency or an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or with a break in service 6 months or less, (aka "Classic" member) shall receive the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 60 and pay the 7% member contribution. An employee who is a new enrollment in CalPERS, is not coming from an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months (aka "New" member), shall be enrolled in the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 62 and pay the 6.25% member contribution. No contributions are paid by the City or employee into the Social Security system.

Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid California class C driver license?

What is your highest level of completed education?

Based on the above criteria, I qualify for the written exam to be waived and have either : - Attached my POST PELLET B T Score of 45 or higher- Initiated a transfer of my NTN score to the City of Glendora

I currently have a minimum of 2 years of civilian law enforcement work experience.

I have current or previous military experience and have attached my DD-214.

Required Question

Salary : $64,637 - $78,566