Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates)



Job Details

Police Officer (Experienced and Academy Graduates)
Employer

City of Berkeley

Salary

$7,891.64 - $9,821.83 Monthly

Location

Berkeley, CA

Job Type

Career

Job Number

2017-08-81400

Department

Police

Opening Date

08/02/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

The Position

The City of Berkeley is accepting applications on a continuous basis for Lateral applicants who have completed the Basic POST Academy and applicants who are current Police Officers or have been a Police Officer within the last three years.

The City of Berkeley Police Officers perform a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, problem solving, and providing information and assistance to the public; and performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Police Officer is the full working level class in law enforcement, performing all duties required to effectively respond to and resolve the normal scope of peace officer situations encountered. Incumbents may be assigned to patrol, traffic, detective, crime prevention or other police-related functions depending on rotational assignments. This class is distinguished from uniformed non-sworn police-related classes by designation and the responsibilities and authorities associated with designation as a sworn peace officer under the laws of the State. It is further distinguished from Police Sergeant, which both supervises and participates in law enforcement activities."

Required Qualifications

Education
Equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units of college coursework in police science, public administration, psychology or a related field.

Aside from having to meet the above requirements, California Government Code requires graduates of non-U.S. high schools to have passed a GED test, or possess a 2-year college degree. Defense Department high schools are considered U.S. high schools.

At the time of appointment, candidates must:
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Be a United States citizen or a permanent-resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
  • Pass medical and psychological tests and meet vision/color standards. (Vision 20/100 correctable to 20/30.)
  • Possess a current, valid California Driver's License
Experience
Police Officer Lateral I:
This is the academy-trained level, which is conferred upon successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Academy. Academy graduation must have been within the last three years.

Police Officer Lateral II:
This is the experienced level for candidates who have a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate and have successfully completed the probationary employment period with a law enforcement agency in the State of California. The employment must have been within the last three years.

Background Check
Must be able to pass the background check, which includes the verification of education, employment, military, criminal history, civil litigation, credit history, DMV records and personal history.

Knowledge and Abilities

Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Class Characteristics.
Knowledge of:

  1. Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts; 
  2. Techniques for dealing with people of all socio-economic levels under hostile and emergency situations;
Skill in:
  1. Observing and accurately recalling places, names, descriptive characteristics and facts of incidents;
  2. Remaining and controlling own emotions in tense situations; 
  3. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; 
  4. Reading, interpreting and applying complex laws, procedures and policies; 
  5. Making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines; 
  6. Preparing clear and concise reports, records and other written materials; and 
  7. Understanding and following oral and written directions.
Ability to: Learn the principles, practices, procedures, laws and ordinances, terminology and operation of equipment used in law enforcement and crime prevention and investigation."

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following:
  1. CITY OF BERKELEY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
  2. RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
  3. P.O.S.T. CERTIFICATE
As noted above you must attach a copy of your appropriate P.O.S.T Certificate with your application. Your application will be rejected as incomplete if Human Resources does not receive your certificate.
 
Your application must be filled out completely. If necessary you may attach additional sheets to fully document your experience.

Application Review and Information

All application materials will be reviewed, and those meeting the minimum requirements will be placed on an employment eligible list.

Successful candidates will have their names entered on an Employment Eligible List which will be used by the Personnel and Training Office of the City's Police Department to conduct final selection interviews.
Eligible candidates must submit a POST personal history statement in order to be considered further during the hiring process. The best qualified candidates will be contacted by the Police Department for a background investigation. The background will include the verification of education, employment, military, criminal history, civil litigation, credit history, DMV records and personal history. Personal contacts will be made with relatives, friends, neighbors, landlords, employers and other associates. Candidates selected for a background investigation will be required to submit to a computer voice stress analysis test as part of the background investigation process.
 
Upon a conditional job offer, candidates will be scheduled for medical and psychological evaluations. The medical includes pre-employment drug screening. The employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of these evaluations.
 
DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

ELIGIBILITY
Employees must have a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits. Less than full-time employees receive pro-rated benefits.

RETIREMENT
CalPERS
City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Retirement formula is either 2.7% at age 57, 3% at age 55, or 3% at age 50 depending on the individual's eligibility.  The employee pays a tax deferred member contribution of 9% to the CalPERS pension and the contribution is reported as an "employer pick-up" under Internal revenue Code Section 414(h)(2); and employees pay 1.5% of the employer rate in FY13, 3% of the employer rate in FY14; 1% of the employer rate effective 1/1/16, 1% of the employer rate effective 7/1/16.

SRIP
The City contributes 2% of the employee's salary (up to a maximum annual salary of $32,400) into a 401(a) Supplemental Retirement Income Plan account (SRIP).The City is not a member of Social Security, therefore only the Medicare portion is deducted from employees' salaries.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Three voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are offered. Employees may contribute up to $18,000 per year on a pre-tax basis.

MEDICAL PLANS
The City offers a choice of a Kaiser HMO Plan or Sutter Health Plus Plan. The City contributes up to the full family premium for the Kaiser HMO Plan. Employees pay additional premium costs if they choose the Sutter Health Plus Plan. Employees who have medical coverage under another plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

DENTAL PLAN
The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental Plan of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $3,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $3,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

LIFE INSURANCE
The City provides employees with a $100,000 Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.
SICK LEAVE
Twelve days of paid sick leave earned annually.

VACATION
Vacation is accrued at the following annual rate: 80 work hours per year for the first three years; 120 work hours in years 4 – 11; 160 work hours in years 12 – 17; 200 work hours in years 18 – 20; 240 work hours in 21 years and after.

HOLIDAYS
Thirteen regular holidays and three floating holidays annually.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
$1,400 annually.

PREMIUM PAY
2 times Base Rate for Explosives Ordinance Technician; 5% Special Response Team; 5% Police Sergeant is assigned to function as the Field Training Officer Supervisor; 10% Field Training Officers; 2% Mental Health Crisis Intervention; 4% Sergeant on Homicide Detail; 3% Police Officer on Homicide Detail; 4% Intermediate POST Cert & 2% Advanced POST Cert;

RETIREE MEDICAL COVERAGE
The City pays a portion of the medical premiums of the retiree and eligible spouse or domestic partner based upon years of service. Requires that the employee be vested in CalPERS, has reached age 50, has retired from the City at age 50 or thereafter; and has applied for and is receiving a pension from CalPERS at the time of retirement.

YMCA MEMBERSHIP
The City subsidizes the services for most employees by paying for 75% of the membership fee. Employees who choose to join, pay for the remainder of the fee. The Berkeley Downtown YMCA is across the street from the Civic Center Building.
 

01
Please indicate highest level of education. (You must list all schools attended and number of units completed on your application. Failure to provide this information on your application will be an automatic disqualification)
  • Did not pass High School
  • High School or equivalent
  • Completed at least 60 semester or 90 quarter college units
02
Did you graduate from a US high school?
  • Yes
  • No but passed GED test or completed a 2 year college degree in an accredited US college/university
  • No, but attended a Defense Department high school
  • No
03
Are you over 21 years old?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you a United States citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship? (If you are not a US citizen currently, you must apply for citizenship before appointment)
  • Yes
  • No
05
Have you successfully graduated from the CA P.O.S.T. Basic Academy? (Please attach a copy of your certificate with your application or fax it to Attn: HR at (510) 981-6860)
  • Yes
  • No, but I have a waiver from CA P.O.S.T.
  • No
06
If you answered "yes" to the question above, how long ago did you graduate from the CA P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or receive your waiver from P.O.S.T. (Please attach a copy of your certificate with your application or fax it to Attn: HR at (510) 981-6860)
  • Not Applicable
  • Within one year
  • Within two years
  • Within three years
  • More than three years
  • More than three years but I have a POST re-certification
  • More than three years but I am currently working as a Police Officer in CA and have passed probation
07
Please indicate which applies to you:
  • Lateral 1 (Graduated Police Academy within the last 3 years)
  • Lateral 2 (Experienced level and passed probationary period)
  • Not Applicable
08
Have you been employed as a Police Officer with a California agency within the last three years?
  • Yes
  • No, but worked as a Police Officer out-of-state within the last three years and possess a waiver from CA P.O.S.T.
  • No
09
Please indicate the name of the California or out-of-state agency employer below. If this question does not apply to you please type "N/A".
10
Have you passed probation as a Police Officer?
  • Yes
  • No
11
I acknowledge that I have reviewed all my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy.
  • Yes

* Required Question

Employer
City of Berkeley
Address
2180 Milvia Street (1st floor)
Human Resources Department
Berkeley, California, 94704
Phone
(510) 981-6800
(510) 981-6806
Website
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/hr/

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