Police Officer



Job Details

Police Officer
Employer

City of Palm Springs

Salary

$30.96 - $41.59 Hourly

Location

City of Palm Springs, CA

Job Type

Full Time - Regular

Job Number

Police Officer - 0118

Department

Police

Opening Date

01/16/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Summary

This position works at the Palm Springs Police Department providing services in the enforcement of laws, the protection of persons and property, and the prevention of crimes; 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 Police Department.

Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities

  • Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order and discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
  • Respond to general public service and crime victim calls, traffic hazards, stray animal reports and related misdemeanors and felony incidents.
  • Plan, execute, write and serve search warrants; search suspects, vehicles, residences and buildings for evidence, contra band and lost or missing people.
  • Serve arrest warrants; make arrests for crimes committed under penal and institute codes; perform booking procedures for new prisoners; contact and interview witnesses to gain additional information.
  • Process and store evidence and property found at various crime scenes; maintain records and enter data into computer as necessary.
  • Investigate organized crime and gang activities, subjects, groups and representatives relative to assigned area of responsibility; collect intelligence information and produce cases and reports for presentation to the District Attorney.
  • Review and investigate reports relating to vehicle theft and accidents.
  • Conduct a variety of investigations relative to assigned area of responsibility including narcotics, crimes against property and persons; gather information from witnesses and informants; interview suspects; prepare reports and follow up on investigations.
  • Testify in juvenile and civil courts and DMV hearings; prepare and process court reports.
  • Maintain and operate specialized police surveillance equipment including transmitters, radios and cameras.
  • Develop, conduct and participate in training exercises and classes; respond to and resolve questions and concerns; stay abreast of current crime trends and innovative policing techniques; implement new information into training programs as appropriate.
  • Perform unique duties of assigned area of responsibility including SWAT, K-9, bicycle and mounted police units.
  • Assist other investigators and police divisions in related investigative activities.
  • May serve in a lead capacity in the absence of immediate supervisor.
  • Provide news releases to the media; conduct television interviews for public awareness.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum and Preferred Requirements

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process.  Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" or "preferred" are not included as part of the minimum requirements.

Experience
Current or previous service of a minimum of one (1) year within the past three (3) years as a sworn Peace Officer, for a City, County, or State Government.
 
Training
High School Diploma or equivalent education, supplemented by the completion of a California P.O.S.T. Certified Police Academy; or for out of state applicants, the completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver certificate.
 
License or Certificates
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, California valid driver license.
  • Possession of a Basic California P.O.S.T. Certificate or California P.O.S.T. Basic Waiver Course certificate at time of hire.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid C.P.R. Certificate.

Additional Special Requirements:
  • Cannot be related to any other employee in the Palm Springs Police Department.
  • In accordance with Government Code Section 1031 and 1031.5, to be appointed as a peace officer in California, you must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Citizenship status must be conferred within three years of applying for citizenship or within 3 years before date of appointment to the position of Sworn Police Officer.
  • Must reside within 1 hour driving distance from the Palm Springs Police Department at time of appointment to the position of Sworn Police Officer.
  • Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation including a criminal history check for job related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph screening, credit check, psychological screening and a physical and drug screen.

Working Conditions:
This position works in an emergency police services environment; travel from site to site; have exposure to potentially hostile environments; and may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, standing, sitting, walking or driving for prolonged periods; the ability to discharge a firearm.

Application and Exam Information

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time.  As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity.  Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. 
 
Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications.  Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. 
 
Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however, they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered.  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process.  Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam, and department interview.

Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step.  This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.

Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time.  Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered.  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 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
 
      
 
Applications will be accepted until filled.  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.

The City of Palm Springs provides a comprehensive benefit program for employees including:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Retiree Health Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
  • Employee paid Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Retirement Plan through Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS)
    • Classic Member 3@50
    • Classic Member 3@55 (new member hired on or after June 11, 2011, refer to MOU for specific date)
    • New Member 2.7@57 (hired on or after January 1, 2013)
Benefit program details vary by work unit and bargaining contracts. Click here to view additional information and bargaining unit contracts.

The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution for all regular positions.

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
If any of the position(s) you listed in the "Employment Section" of the application were with a federal, state, or local government employer whose salary is public record, please provide the following for each position: (1) Agency Name, (2) Position Held, and (3) Your Last Monthly and/or Annual Salary Amounts.
03
Do you have the required current or previous service of a minimum of one (1) year within the past three (3) years as a Sworn Peace Officer for a City, County or State Government?
  • Yes
  • No
04
What type of agency(s) have you been employed with?
  • City
  • County
  • State
05
Please list the name(s) of agency(s) and location(s) that you have been employed.
06
Please indicate the length of service you have been employed as a Sworn Peace Officer.
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 and 3 years
  • More than 3 years
07
Do you have the required valid California POST Basic certificate or, if an out of state candidate, a completed California P.O.S.T. Basic Course Waiver certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but I am eligible for California POST Basic certificate at time of hire.
  • No, but I will have the California POST Basic Course Waiver certificate at time of hire.
08
Do you have the required High School diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
09
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
10
Do you have, or have the ability to obtain the required C.P.R. Certificate?
  • Yes
  • No
11
For this position you may not be related to any person currently working for the City. Are you currently related to any other City employee?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Do you or will you live at the time of hire, within the required one hour of the Palm Springs Police Department?
  • Yes
  • No
13
Why are you interested in this position and working for the City of Palm Springs?
14
Why do you feel you would be the ideal candidate for this position?

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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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