Salary : $63,250.00 - $76,882.00 Annually
Location : Reedley, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00003
Department : Police Department
Division : Patrol
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
THE CITY OF REEDLEY INVITES YOU TO APPLY
Application Instructions or Other Information
FILING DEADLINE : Continuous / Open until Filled (City of Reedley will accept applications until a sufficient amount of applications have been received, or selection has been made; therefore the recruitment may close at anytime.)
This position is in the Police Department and works under the immediate supervision of a Police Sergeant. This position is an entry level police officer position. Applicants must be an academy graduate or currently enrolled in an accredited academy This position is in the RPOA Bargaining Unit and subject to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the RPOA Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the City's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Please review the job description below for employment requirements. The successful candidate will be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the promotional / lateral hiring process is complete.
You MUST apply online. No paper applications will be accepted.
For more information about applying for this position, you may contact Nataly Juarez at (559) 637-4200 ext 246.
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Position Information
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases; 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 Department.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discover and prevent the commission of crimes; check property 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.
- Investigate crimes and suspicious circumstances; collect, process, photograph and present evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence; interview victims, complainants and witnesses; identify and interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and present evidence in court.
- Respond to and determine cause of traffic accidents.
- Enforce traffic laws and ordinances; check speed with radar; issue warnings and citations.
- Direct traffic and perform crowd control at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.
- 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.
- Assist in controlling problems of juvenile delinquency.
- Take custody of lost and found property.
- Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Serve warrants and subpoenas within the department and with outside agencies; remain current on laws and procedures required for processing warrants.
- Administer first aid in emergency situations until relieved by appropriate medical personnel.
- Book prisoners; assist in the custody, care, and welfare of prisoners; transport prisoners.
- Furnish information and directions to the public.
- Attend briefings and read briefing materials.
- Participate in training courses and programs.
- May serve in the capacity of a superior officer upon the absence or request of a superior officer.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
Basic principles of criminal law.Safe driving principles and practices.Skill to :
Learn to operate firearms and other modern police equipment.Learn to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.Operate a motor vehicle safely.Ability to :
Successfully complete P.O.S.T. training for entry level Police Officers.Learn modern police methods and procedures related to patrol, apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, traffic control, and investigation and identification techniques .Learn modern investigative methods including interviewing and interrogation techniques.Learn law enforcement theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.Learn local geography, City streets, public buildings, and businesses.Learn recent court decisions and how they affect department and division operations.Learn functions and objectives of Federal, State, and other local law enforcement agencies.Learn self-defense tactics.Learn, properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations particularly with reference to apprehension, arrest, search and seizure, evidence and records maintenance, and traffic control.Learn to gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and evidence.Learn, interpret and explain City and Department policies and procedures.Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.Prepare clear and concise reports.Analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine proper course of action.Act quickly and calmly in emergencies .Meet and deal with the public tactfully and effectively.Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.Exercise good judgment , flexibility, creativity , and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Experience and Training Guidelines :
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 :
One year of experience working with the public.Training :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by police science course work or the appropriate P.O.S.T. course of study from a P.O.S.T. Academy.License or Certificate :
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.Possession of, or ability to obtain, a P.O.S .T. Basic Certificate.Special Requirements :
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment :
Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 100 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for shift work, on-call, and stand-by.Starting salary based on experience
Reedley Police Department is a progressive department focusing on technology and tools that are essential for front line policing. This includes :
Dual Purpose and Narcotic K9s
Motor Unit
Crime Analysis
Monthly Training
Detectives Unit
Field Training officers
Active Explorer Unit
Restorative Justice
Reedley Peace Building Initiative
Victim Services Unit
Drone Unit
Reedley Police Department also has incentives for :
POST Certificates
Educational Degrees
Specialty Assignments
Bilingual
For more information please see benefit section of the flyer.
NOTE : TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, APPLICANT MUST UPLOAD ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION :
P.O.S.T. POLICE ACADEMY CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONP.O.S.T. POLICE ACADEMY BASIC CERTIFICATECOPY OF CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSEEMPLOYEE BENEFITS :
Retirement System : California Public Employees' Retirement SystemClassic Local Safety Members : 3% @ 55, modified for Social Security coordination
PEPRA Local Safety Members : 2.7% @ 57Social Security : The City participates in Social Security and pays 100% of the employer's required contribution only.Deferred Comp Matching : The City will match elective deferrals to the MissionSquare (ICMA) 457 plan up to 3% of the employee's base pay. This plan has a 5-year vesting period from the employee's full-time date of hire.Holidays :New Year's Day
Washington's BirthdayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans' DayThanksgiving DayChristmas DayFour (4) floating holidays per fiscal year which must be requested 30 days in advance and are subject to approval by the Chief of Police, the parties expressly recognizing that three (3) of these floating holidays in lieu of Martin Luther King's observance day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve.Employee's BirthdaySick Leave : Twelve days per year with unlimited accumulation. If employee retires within 120 days of separating from City of Reedley service, sick leave balance may be converted to retirement service credit.Vacation : Maximum accrual is capped at 320 hours effective July 1, 2022.12 days / year for the first 2 years
13 days / year beginning with the 3rd year14 days / year beginning with the 4th year15 days / year beginning with the 5th year16 days / year beginning with the 6th year17 days / year beginning with the 7th year18 days / year beginning with the 8th year19 days / year beginning with the 9th year20 days / year beginning with the 10th yearVacation Buy-Back : Employees who have sufficient accrued vacation, may have up to 80 hours in a fiscal year bought back by the City. Employees may submit requests up to two (2) times in a fiscal year but may not exceed a total of 80 hours for both requests combined. Employees must have 120 hours of accrued vacation after the buy-back.Compensatory Time : RPOA Sworn employees may accrue up to 120 hours of compensatory time off (accrued at time and one half) in lieu of being paid overtime.Medical Benefit : Full coverage available for employees and eligible dependents. For the 2025 plan year, Blue Shield of California HMO and PPO plans are available, as well as a Traditional HMO plan and a Deductible HMO plan through Kaiser. The employee pre-tax premium contributions range from $0.00 / month to $614.71 / month, depending on the plan chosen and family status.Dental Benefit : The City provides dental benefits through Ameritas and pays 100% of the premium for the plan.Vision Benefit : The City provides vision benefits through through Blue Shield Vision (EyeMed) and pays 100% of the premium.Cash-In-Lieu : A Cash-In-Lieu program is available to employees only with proof of other coverage.Life Insurance : A Group Term Life Basic Life Policy of 1 x Annual Salary or the minimum amount of $50,000 is provided for non-Executive Management employees of the City of Reedley.Long-Term Disability : The City pays 100% of the long-term disability premium.Uniform Allowance : $1,200 / annually paid in one installment in accordance with the RPOA MOU for non-probationary employees .Bilingual Pay : Available upon approval of the City Manager.80.00 / month for employees who demonstrate their ability to speak a language beneficial to the City business.
100.00 / month for employees who demonstrate their ability to speak, read, and write in a language beneficial to the City business.Court Standby Pay : Sworn employees shall receive Court Standby pay in the amount of $1,200 to be paid once annually.Specialty Pay :Sworn employees actively assigned by the Police Chief to Detective, Detective Sergeant, School Resource Officer, Motor Officer, or K-9 Officer positions shall receive Specialty Pay of Five percent (5.0%) per month compensation beyond their regular base salary.
Sworn employees designated and assigned by the Police Chief as Field Training Officer and only while actively training a recruit or on assignment as an Officer in Charge shall receive Specialty Pay of an additional five percent (5%) per hour compensation beyond their regular base salary. Sergeants shall not be eligible for this Specialty Pay.ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN DIRECT DEPOSIT. ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED UPON HIRE. Documentation to substantiate bank account information is required to be submitted with the direct deposit enrollment form.Are you currently employed as a SWORN Police Officer with another agency?
Have you ever been employed as a SWORN Police Officer with another agency :
Do you possess a Certificate of Completion from a P.O.S.T. certified Police Academy? If yes, you must upload a copy of the certificate.
If you haven't graduated from the P.O.S.T. Academy yet, can you provide a Letter of Current Attendance from the P.O.S.T. Academy Director? If you answered Yes, you must upload a copy of the letter if you do not have a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate or a P.O.S.T. Certificate of Completion.
Do you have any experience working for a law enforcement agency?
Required Question
Salary : $63,250 - $76,882
