Police Officer - Extra Help



Job Details

Police Officer - Extra Help
Employer

City of Palm Springs

Salary

$30.96 Hourly

Location

City of Palm Springs, CA

Job Type

Temporary - Retired Annuitant

Job Number

Police EH - 0118

Department

Police

Opening Date

06/22/2017

Position Summary


This opportunity is a temporary limited term EXTRA HELP appointment and is available to California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) retirees pursuant to California Government Code Section 7522.56.  

Please click here to access CalPERS publication, Employment After Retirement

This is a temporary Extra Help appointment and offers CalPERS Retired Annuitants the opportunity to augment the outstanding members of our permanent City Police Officers at the Palm Springs International Airport to ensure the safe and secure operation of our airport during critical periods when there is need for increased security by performing a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, the prevention of crimes, and to assist with a variety of technical and administrative projects and tasks during urgent, high-volume periods in support of the permanent City Police staff.
 
 

Minimum and Preferred Requirements

The appointee shall not be assigned to fill any other vacant position within the City and has the skills and qualifications needed to perform the work needed as follows:

Experience:
Previous service as a Sworn California Peace Officer, for a City, County, or State Government is required.

License or Certificates:
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
  • Possession of a valid current Basic California P.O.S.T. Certificate is required.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate is required.
Additional Special Notice For CalPERS Retired Annuitant Applicants:
This opportunity is governed limited by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) pursuant to California Government Code Section 7522.56.  Basic guidelines include, but are not limited to:
  • The appointment is limited to 960 working hours in any one fiscal year, including other post-retirement work for other CalPERS employers. 
  • The appointee shall only perform work of limited duration upon the completion of which the appointment shall be terminated.  The work will consist of special projects and extra work that cannot be performed by the current workforce.
  • The appointee will not receive any benefits, incentive, or compensation in lieu of benefits.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, physical and psychological exam, and drug screen. 
 

Application and Exam Information

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required to be considered for this opportunity. As a applicant for this assignment, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the appointment to achieve maximum opportunity.  Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be contacted. 
 
All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification. 
 
For more information on completing your application materials click here.  
                                                                                                   
If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Police Department in serving our citizens and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button.  For more information contact Human Resources at:
 
The City of Palm Springs
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA  92262
www.palmspringsca.gov
760-323-8215
 

 
 
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity. Applications will be accepted until the assignment is filled or a sufficient number of applications have been received.  The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.
 
The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications.  Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.
 
Disaster Service Worker:  In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly

Temporary positions are not eligible to participate in City sponsored benefit programs.

01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and may be used to further evaluate your experience and education to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from the information included in the Work Experience and Education sections of your application?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have previous service as a Sworn California Peace Officer, for a City, County, or State Government?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please indicate the type(s) of public sector agency(s) which you have previous service as a Sworn California Peace Officer. Check all that apply.
  • City
  • County
  • State
  • School District
  • Other Public Sector Agency
  • I Have No Public Sector Experience
04
Please describe your previous service as a Sworn California Peace Officer and the name of the agency where you gained that experience. Note: Entering "N/A" or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. If none, please indicate "none"
05
Do you have the required valid current Basic California POST Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have the required valid California driver license?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but I am able to obtain the required valid California driver license at the time of appointment
07
Do you have possession of, or the ability to obtain before appointment, the required, appropriate, valid CPR certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but I have the ability to obtain before appointment, an appropriate, valid CPR certificate
08
This appointment is limited to California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) retirees pursuant to California Government Code Section 7522.56. Are you a current CalPERS retiree?
  • Yes
  • No
09
I understand this appointment is pursuant to California Government Code Section 7522.56 and basic requirements of such and appointment include, but are not limited to: The appointment is limited to 960 working hours in any one fiscal year, including other post-retirement work for other CalPERS employers. The appointee shall only perform work of limited duration upon the completion of which the appointment shall end. The appointee shall not be eligible for or receive any benefit, incentive, or compensation in lieu of benefits.
  • I agree and understand the above
10
I understand that if I exceed the 960 hour limit I could be mandatorily reinstated from retirement to active CalPERS membership and if I am reinstated to active membership, my retirement benefits will stop.
  • I agree and understand the above
11
I understand the appointee shall not be assigned to fill any other vacant position within the City.
  • I agree and understand the above
12
For this appointment you may not be related to any person currently working for the Palm Springs Police Department. Are you currently related to any other Palm Springs Police Department employee?
  • Yes
  • No
13
I understand that appointees considered for this appointment must pass a background investigation including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph screening, and a credit check.
  • Yes
  • No
14
I understand that appointees considered for this appointment must pass a psychological screening, medical examination, and drug screening.
  • Yes
  • No
15
Why do you feel you would be the ideal candidate for this appointment?

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Employer
City of Palm Springs
Address
3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

Palm Springs, California, 92262
Phone
760-323-8220

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