Police Officer (Entry Level/ Academy Graduate)

Salary : $116,331.54 - $144,507.22 Annually

Location : Milpitas Police Department, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2023-00039

Department : Police

Division : Patrol Services

Opening Date : 11 / 02 / 2023

Definition

For more information about the Milpitas Police Department, benefits, incentives, and our Recruitment Process click on the following link,

The Position

Police Officers serve a diverse community by performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties, which include but are not limited to : controlling traffic flow, conducting investigative work, and performing a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Police Officers also patrol the City in computer-equipped vehicles, make arrests as necessary, interview victims, complainants and witnesses, collect evidence, and prepare written reports.

The Department

The Milpitas Police Department is committed to the protection of lives and property by working with our community and providing professional and responsive police services. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated group of professionals who enjoy ensuring the safety ofour citizens - Apply today!

Milpitas Police Department provides 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year policing services to the City, keeps the peace, and prevents & controls crime. The Department's nine functions include : Administration, Patrol Services, Traffic Safety Unit, Crossing Guards, Police Community Relations Unit, Investigations Unit, Communications Unit, Records Unit, and Personnel & Training.

Why Milpitas?

Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley. As a full-service city of 452 full-time employees with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas serves a diverse population of nearly 80,000.

Milpitas is the eighth-fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census, and the second fastest in California. The homeownership rate is close to 70%, and the Milpitas housing market remains relatively affordable in Santa Clara County. Milpitas is often called the "Crossroads of Silicon Valley" with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), Route 237, and a County expressway.

The City Government

Incorporated in 1954, the City of Milpitas is a bustling general-law city supervised by a council-manager form of government. Milpitas is a full-service city that includes Police, Fire, and a water utility and sewer utility. The Council makes planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City's $253.2 million budget. Issues currently challenging the City include development, quality of life, and traffic.

We encourage you to check us out at : https : / / www.milpitas.gov /

Examples of Duties

• Patrol City in the radio-equipped car; answer calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws; may conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, death, and other criminal incidents.
• Make arrests as necessary; interview victims, complainants, and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; testify and present evidence in court.
• Prepare reports and arrests made, activities performed, and unusual incidents observed.
• Stop drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of laws; issue citations and make arrests as necessary.
• Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.

Full Job Description :

Trainee - click HERE

Academy Graduate - click HERE

Lateral - click HERE

Patrol - click HERE

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and / or education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience :

Education :

Licenses and Certificates

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATIONS :

To set up an appointment to take the written and physical agility test call the South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Consortium (SBRSTC ) at : (408) 229-4299 or visit for more information.

Please note, that all of the above documents must be included with your application. Failure to upload these documents may result in disqualification from the recruitment.

Supplemental Information

Screening and Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's education, training, and experience as stated in the application and responses to the Supplemental Questions. The Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed in full; responses such as "see resume" or the like will be considered incomplete applications. Applications will not be accepted after the job closing date. Candidates whose applications best match the need of the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process for Police Department positions will consist of one or more interviews, personal history statement, Department of Justice / FBI fingerprint check, polygraph examination(s), background investigation, psychological screening, and pre-employment medical examination.

Please note : The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Police Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job posting does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Milpitas Benefits Page :

Please select the position you are applying for and would like to be considered for :

Have you graduated from a POST-Certified Law Enforcement Training Academy?

Have you completed the physical agility test at a South Bay Regional Safety Training Consortium (SBRSTC) or acceptable testing center within the past year?

Have you completed 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, liberal arts, business, political science, psychology, or a related field?

Required Question

Salary : $116,332 - $144,507