Police Officer: Lateral, Academy Grad, Academy Attendee

This is an open recruitment. Qualified Laterals, Academy Grads and/or Academy Attendees from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process may be used to fill future vacancies in the Police Officer classification or in similar classifications.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until the position has been filled. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. 

*The employee shall receive either a $25,000 or $30,000 recruitment bonus dependent on their level at the time of hire. Bonus shall be paid out as specified in the HPOA MOU.


POSITION
To perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff.

Click here to view the full job description.Responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; check buildings for physical security.
• Respond to general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and related misdemeanor and felony incidents.
• Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations.
• Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
• Conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys; conduct investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.
• Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed; secure statements from witnesses.
• Assist in the investigation of crimes as assigned; gather and preserve evidence; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and present evidence in court.  
• Serve warrants and subpoenas; remain current on laws and procedures required for processing warrants.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Must be at least 21 years of age and applicant must pass an extensive background process. 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:
Completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T Academy 
 
Training:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. 
 
License or Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a P.O.S.T. basic certificate within twelve (12) months.
• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Not have any felony convictions;
• Be able to pass a comprehensive background;
• Be a United States citizen or have permanent resident alien status and applied for citizenship.

Knowledge of:

• Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques.
• Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence.
• First aid principles, practices and techniques.
• Self defense tactics.
• Interviewing and interrogation techniques.

Mental Evaluation:

Peace officers will be evaluated by a doctor and must be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer; This includes whether the candidate has a bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. 

Knowledge of:

• Police methods and procedures including patrol, crime prevention, traffic control, investigation and identification techniques.
• Criminal law and criminal procedure with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the seizure and preservation of evidence.
• First aid principles, practices and techniques.
• Self defense tactics.
• Interviewing and interrogation techniques.

 
Ability to:

• Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers incidents and places.
• Use and properly care for firearms.
• Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear, accurate and grammatically correct written reports.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine and take emergency action.
• Identify potential crime situations or traffic hazards and take preventive action.
• Meet the first aid requirement as prescribed by the State of California and to administer first aid.
• Learn the operation of standard equipment and facilities required in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. All materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment.

Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education, experience and/or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process. 

The selection process may require any combination of the following: application appraisal, written examination, performance test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and/or the Department. 

The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed here. Applicants must claim Veteran's preference in the agency-wide questions section and attach a copy of their DD214 to the application.

Following the examination process, successful candidates are placed on an employment list. 

Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a psychological evaluation, physical, drug screen, background investigation, and fingerprints check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:  
The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor.  The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply. The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled.  Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the Human Resources Office via email at hr@hollister.ca.gov of such request. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.

Salary : $103,627 - $125,959