Police Officer Recruit

Description

INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN ON-GOING BASIS UNTIL POSITIONS ARE FILLED

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Equivalent to graduation from high school
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid, California drivers license and a safe driving record
• Must be 21 years old at time of appointment to Police Officer
• Must attach proof indicating a passing score within the last 12 months of the POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB - reading and writing assessment) and the Physical Agility WSTB. A passing score for the PELLETB is 42 points and a passing score for the WSTB is 320
• Physical health, strength, and agility necessary to meet the physical demands of police work, as determined by a physical agility test and a medical exam (based on current California POST Commission guidelines)
• Must meet current POST vision guidelines, including those for color, binocular, and peripheral vision
• Psychological suitability for police work (determined by a psychological exam as required by the California POST Commission)

• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• No felony convictions
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes a polygraph examination, credit history, driving record, criminal activity, military and employment records, and character references (in accordance with the minimum standards for employment issues by the California POST Commission)

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to:

• Understand, interpret, and apply State and local laws and regulations, department policies and procedures, and other technical literature pertaining to law enforcement;
  
• React quickly and calmly in emergency or hazardous situations and adopt an effective course of action;
  
• Observe and remember facts and details of incidents;
  
• Follow oral and written instructions;
  
• Learn to operate firearms safely and skillfully;
  
• Obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation;
  
• Write clear and accurate reports;
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
  
• Communicate verbally in a clear and effective manner; and
  
• Deal tactfully and effectively with a wide range of different individuals and groups from the community.

Supplemental Information

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed City application form is required for this position. Applications must be complete and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Copies of all required certificates must be attached. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment. The standards as stated on the front of this job announcement represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed standards does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited for an examination as the Human Resources Division reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to the most qualified for the position as determined by the Human Resources Division.

TESTING PROCESS: The testing process for this recruitment will/may include a written examination, an interview panel, a Chief's Interview, physical agility test, a law enforcement background investigation, polygraph, psychological, physical examination, and drug testing.

LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath and affirmation prior to actual employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: All City employees are required to serve a one year probationary period.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Seaside does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, covered medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran's status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment actions, decisions, policies or practices. Reasonable accommodation in the application, testing and selection process will be made upon request of disabled applicants.

IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT 1986: In compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in satisfactory health and free from disabling defect which would preclude satisfactory performance in the job for which applied.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA) and Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process.

EMPLOYEE SALARY & BENEFITS:

The City of Seaside offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

Special Pay:

1. Longevity Pay Program: A 2.5% salary increase will be provided after 10 years of service with the City of Seaside.

2. Bilingual Pay Program: Employees can earn up to a 5% salary adjustment for using Spanish and/or Vietnamese in the course of their work (written and/or oral communication).

Health and Welfare Benefits:

1. Blue Shield Medical Plan offered through Municipalities Colleges Schools Insurance Group (MCSIG):

• Three plans available to choose from.
• Flexible coverage options and generous City contribution for employees & dependents

• Calendar Year Deductible (waived for preventive services): $50 per person;
• Co-Payment for Preventive, Basic, and Major Services using Plan Provider: 20%;
• Co-Payment for Orthodontic using Plan Provider: 50%;
• Annual Limit for Preventive, Basic, and Major Services: $1,500;
• Lifetime Limit for Orthodontic Services: $1,500

• Co-Payment for Annual Exams (with Plan Provider): $10
• Co-Payment for Bi-Annual Lenses & Frames: $25
• Maximum Benefit for lenses, frames, and contact lenses: $130

• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six months.
• A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California public retirement system
• A new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time after January 1, 2013, and who is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system.

• Plan: 2% @ 55
• Employee Contribution Rate: 12% (Pre-Tax)
• Retirement based on single highest year

• Plan: 2% @ 62
• Employee Contribution: 14.5% (may be adjusted annually - required to be 50% of Normal Cost as determined by CalPERS)