Police Officer (Academy Grad/Entry Level)

Salary : $96,009.16 - $121,736.68 Annually

Location : Paso Robles, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 24 / 25-09

Department : Police

Opening Date : 10 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

Law enforcement is at its finest here at the City of Paso Robles Police Department. With state of the art equipment and a community-oriented proactive approach to crime, the City of Paso Robles Police Department offers a work environment unlike any in San Luis Obispo County. If you are interested in working with exceptional individuals in a tight knit community, we encourage you to apply.

Please note this recruitment is intended for academy grad / entry level officers (less than two years of experience). Please attach a copy of your certificate to your application.

If you are interested in attending a police academy, please apply to our police officer recruit position.

The Community

El Paso de Robles, or "The Pass of the Oaks," is located halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, in San Luis Obispo County. Paso Robles is surrounded by scenic rolling hills and California's premier wine regions and is only 27 miles from beautiful beaches. This thriving community of over 30,000 actively engaged citizens possesses the benefits of a suburban-rural community while retaining a small-town feel and is one of California's best kept secrets. With over 200 wineries nearby and a bustling downtown with a variety of excellent restaurants and specialty retail, Paso Robles is fast becoming one of the most desirable places to live, work, and play.

The City of Paso Robles has a long history with both wine and healing waters. Paso Robles was named one of the "25 Top Places to Visit for the Holidays" by Travel and Leisure magazine and one of the "Best Summer Getaways" by the Today Show. Other accolades for Paso Robles include "America's Healthiest Small Towns", "Best Small Main Street Towns in America", "America's Happiest Cities", "Best Food and Wine Festivals", "Winery of the Year" (Tablas Creek, Justin), and "Brewery of the Year" (Firestone Walker Brewing, multiple times) among others. As these honors attest, Paso Robles and the Central Coast offer an unparalleled quality of life.

The City understands the importance of business development and works hard to attract commerce in a diverse array of industries. The economic outlook for Paso Robles continues to be strong. The housing market is robust and offers a wide array of housing choices including new neighborhoods, houses with acreage, infill, and charming Victorian homes. Paso Robles also has excellent schools, both public and private. Approximately half an hour away is the nationally ranked Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, and within the city of Paso Robles is accredited Cuesta College (North County Campus).

Typical Duties

• Perform law enforcement and crime prevention to provide for the safety of the public
• Patrol designated areas of the City in a radio-equipped car, motorcycle, or on foot, to preserve law and order, observe suspicious situations, report suspicious criminal activity or hazardous conditions, deter crime by providing high visibility, and enforce traffic and other laws
• Observe, monitor, and control routine and unusual traffic situations, including regulation of vehicle flow at accidents, fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations
• Respond to calls for service for the protection of life and property, the enforcement of laws and ordinances, general public service calls, and complaints including those involving automobile accidents, traffic hazards, misdemeanor and felony incidents, domestic disturbances, civil complaints, and related incidents
• Prepare and maintain reports, daily logs, and records of activities such as arrests made, investigations conducted, and documentation of illegal incidents
• Interact and work with diverse groups of people within the department and the community to render service, and provide information and assistance
• Testify in courts and at hearings, prepare and present case evidence, and respond to mandatory court calls during irregular hours
• Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including firearms proficiency, defensive driving skills, apprehension and arrest techniques, investigative skills, and general law enforcement skills
• Administer roadside sobriety tests and evaluate subjects for evidence of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Secure crime scenes and evidence; interview suspects, victims, and witnesses; collect and preserves evidence; and conduct investigations
• Perform a variety of community policing duties to maintain a highly visible presence within the community for the purpose of deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, and providing assistance to the public
• Make arrests and serve warrants and subpoenas; take individuals into custody and transport them as required
• Provide emergency medical attention to the public when responding to calls for service and request appropriate medical assistance as necessary
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Employment Standards & Special Requirements

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

This position requires rotating shift assignments and is subject to mandatory overtime in accordance with maintaining a fully operational 24-hour facility. Will be required to work weekends, holidays and / or irregular hours.

Education and Experience

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have successfully completed a POST Basic Academy prior to appointment. Please attach a copy of your certificate to your application.

60 semester units or equivalent from an accredited college or university is highly desirable. Four years of active military duty service may be substituted for 30 college units.

Special Requirements

Selection Procedure & Application Process

This is a continuous recruitment. To be considered with the next pull of applicants, apply now!

Applications received will be reviewed for accuracy, completeness and job-related qualifications. A limited number of persons whose applications clearly demonstrate they most closely meet the requirements may be invited to participate in the selection process, which may be any combination of written, oral, and / or performance exams. All statements made in the application materials are subject to verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.

Appointment is subject to successfully passing a pre-employment physical, psychological examination, polygraph, and background and criminal history check. Before starting work, applicants must present documentation of their identity, authorization to work in the United States and a DMV driving record. The City of Paso Robles participates in E-Verify (more information can be found at ). Following appointment, a probationary period of twelve (12) months for is required as the final phase of the appointment process.

The email address you provide on the City application will be the primary means of communication the City will use to contact you regarding your application and this recruitment. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (805) 227-7234, or by email at

All persons employed by the City of Paso Robles are designated as "disaster service workers" as defined in the California Government Code section 3100 and 3101.

The City of Paso Robles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract.

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Vacation : Accrual of 80 hours per year, increasing with years of service. New hires will be front loaded 40 hours of vacation time. After 6 months of employment, employees will accrue hours in accordance with the

Sick Leave : Accrual of 96 hours per year. New hires will be front loaded 48 hours of sick time. After 6 months of employment, employees will accrue hours in accordance with the

Holidays : 14 per year (paid at 4.31 hours per pay period)

Health Insurance :

Employees who opt out of health coverage may be eligible for a payment of $300 / month

Classic Tier 1 members participate in a formula of 3% at 50, with the employee paying an 9% member contribution, plus a 5% cost sharing contribution, for a total of 14%. The highest year is used for final compensation calculation.

Life Insurance : Employee only coverage of $40,000 paid by the City

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : The City pays the full premium for employee and family

Flexible Spending Account : Allows you to pay for dependent care and un-reimbursed medical expenses on a pre-tax basis.

Bilingual Pay : Spanish verbal skills : $100 per month; Spanish written skills : $25 per month

Uniform Allowance : $1,200 per year

Certification Pay : 2.5% of base pay for an Intermediate POST Certificate and 1% for an Advanced POST certificate for a combined total of 3.5%

Education Reimbursement : Reimbursement up to $3,000 per fiscal year for educational costs directly related to occupational field or for promotion within City service

Retiree Health Reimbursement : Up to $500 per month reimbursement of health premiums for employees who retire from the City with at least 20 years of service until the age of 65.

For additional details and information, please see the Paso Robles Police Association (POA) Memorandum of Understanding located on our website at

Why are you interested in becoming a Police Officer for the City of Paso Robles?

Do you possess a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent?

Are you currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a California POST Certified Basic Academy? If so, please include a copy of your certification with your application.

If you answered yes to question 3, what is / was your graduation date?

Do you possess a Basic POST Certificate or waiver from California? If yes, please include a copy of your certification(s) with your application.

Have you completed 60 college semester units or the equivalent from an accredited collegeor university?

If you do not have 60 college semester units, then have you completed 30 college semester units and have 4 years of active military service?

Check the years of full-time experience you have performing peace officer duties.

Please describe your law enforcement experience in the following area. Include length of assignment and a brief description of your job duties. Please type "None" if you have no experience.CUSTODY :

Please describe your law enforcement experience in the following area. Include length of assignment and a brief description of your job duties. Please type "None" if you have no experience. PATROL :

Please describe your law enforcement experience in the following area. Include length of assignment and a brief description of your job duties. Please type "None" if you have no experience.DETECTIVE :

Please describe your law enforcement experience in the following area. Include length of assignment and a brief description of your job duties. Please type "None" if you have no experience. SPECIALIZED ASSIGNMENTS :

Have you ever been released during probation or terminated from a peace officer position?

If you answered "Yes" to having been released during probation or terminated from a peace officer position then please describe the circumstances below.

I have included all work history for the past 10 years, including the reason for leaving prior employers.

Required Question

Salary : $96,009 - $121,737