Police Officer (Academy Graduate & Lateral)



Job Details

Police Officer (Academy Graduate & Lateral)
Employer

City of Seaside

Salary

$84,520.80 - $102,708.32 Annually

Location

CA 93955, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2018-01

Department

Police

Opening Date

01/26/2018

Description


 

PLEASE NOTE:  This is an open and continuous recruitment.  Interviews will be scheduled on a continuous basis.

DEFINITION
 
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of patrol and related duties involving the prevention of crime, the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances; makes investigations, assists in the preparation of cases, and testifies in court; serves in specialized departmental roles as assigned; provides information and assistance to the public; performs related work as assigned.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
               
Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel.  No supervision of staff is exercised. 
 
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
 
This is a sworn journey-level law enforcement class that performs all assignments found in a municipal police department.  While incumbents are normally assigned to a specific geographic area for patrol or traffic enforcement, all functional areas of the law enforcement field, including investigation, youth services, administration, and training are included.  Incumbents may be armed and may be assigned to work in uniform or plain clothes.  Shift schedules and job assignments may be changed periodically to assure the maximum delivery of effective police service.  This class is distinguished from Police Sergeant in that the latter is the first supervisory level in this sworn class series responsible for organizing, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of staff on an assigned shift. 
 

Examples of Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 

  • Patrols the City within an assigned area in a radio dispatched automobile to secure life and property, observe situations, report suspicious, criminal activity, or hazardous conditions, and deter crime by providing high visibility.
  • Responds to emergency calls for service, disturbances, thefts, burglaries, vehicle accidents, domestic disputes, suspicious activities, and other incidents to protect public safety and property, resolve problems, diffuse situations, and enforce laws and ordinances.
  • Provides information, directions, and assistance to the public in a variety of situations; takes reports and assists the public with complaints or unusual situations.
  • Performs a variety of community policing duties to maintain a highly visible presence within the community for the purpose of deterring crime, maintaining good community relations, and providing assistance to the public, including speaking before various civic and community groups, patrolling assigned divisions by foot or vehicle, and performing other related duties as required.
  • Observes, monitors, and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; stops and warns drivers or issues citations as appropriate; assists motorists with inoperable vehicles and arranges for immediate removal of stranded vehicles; provides direction and traffic control in accident or incident situations, special events, or other congested situations.
  • Makes arrests and serves warrants and subpoenas; takes individuals into custody and provides for the safety and welfare of juveniles and adults in custody to include the transport of detainees for medical clearance and/or transport to a longer-term facility as required.
  • Secures crime scenes and evidence; coordinates and maintains crime scene activities including conducting interviews of suspects, victims, and witnesses and collecting and preserving evidence.
  • Provides oversight of juveniles and delinquents; interprets law to school officials and parents; confers with school administrators to identify and discuss criminal and public safety issues; works to resolve cases involving unfit homes and crimes committed against or by juveniles; advises and refers juveniles to appropriate community resources as requested or as necessary.
  • Assists the City Attorney or the District Attorney staff in preparing, documenting, and developing cases and gathering information; testifies in court as required.
  • Directs the activities of police support personnel and/or volunteers in office and field situations.
  • Provides emergency medical attention to the public when responding to calls for assistance and requests appropriate medical assistance as necessary.
  • Provides mutual aid to other law enforcement agencies as dispatched and in accordance with departmental policy.
  • Prepares and maintains reports, logs, records, and accurate files.
  • Serves writs, warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
  • May perform and/or coordinate specific programs or projects, including community-oriented policing, project and resource development, investigations, and crime prevention.
  • Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; reviews publications and materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.
  • Oversees the use and care of equipment as required.
  • Provide public presentations as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications



IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS AN ENTRY LEVEL/ACADEMY GRADUATE, YOU MUST:

  • Be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment
  • Must possess a valid California Drivers' License with an acceptable driving record
  • United States High School Diploma or general education diploma (GED) which may be waived if you have a college degree from an accredited college within the United States
  • No felony, domestic violence, misdemeanor assault convictions or currently on probation or parole
  • Have graduated from a POST Basic Police Academy within the last 3 years or be currently enrolled in a POST Basic Police Academy
  • Be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, physical examination (including drug testing), polygraph examination and psychological examination
IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS A LATERAL, YOU MUST: 
  • Currently be employed as a Police Officer in the State of California or currently employed as a Police Officer outside of California and possess the CA POST Basic Course Waiver (BCW) Certificate
  • Possession of a Basic Certificate issued by the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)
  • Possession and maintenance of firearms qualification
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS
 
Knowledge of:
 
  • Law enforcement principles, practices, and techniques related to patrol, traffic enforcement, crime scene control and investigation, protection of life and property, and pursuit, apprehension, and transportation of suspects.
  • Investigation and identification techniques and equipment.
  • Rules of evidence regarding search and seizure and the preservation of evidence.
  • Courtroom procedures and techniques for testifying.
  • Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, procedures, and court decisions relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
  • Safety practices and equipment related to the area of assignment, including the safe use and proper care of firearms, chemical agents, and impact weapons.
  • Techniques of first aid and CPR.
  • Operating a motor vehicle in a safe manner under patrol, pursuit, and emergency conditions.
  • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the area of assignment.
  • English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
  • Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.
  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
 
Ability to:
 
  • Observe accurately; recall faces, names, descriptive characteristics, and facts of incidents and places.
  • Interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
  • Prepare clear, accurate, and grammatically correct reports, records, and other written materials.
  • Identify and be responsive to community issues, concerns, and needs.
  • Coordinate and carry out special assignments.
  • Monitor changes in laws and court decisions and apply them in work situations.
  • Enter information into a computer with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work.
  • Make sound, independent decisions in emergency situations.
  • Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
  • Operate the equipment and vehicles of the department in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and software programs.
  • Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
  • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
 




 

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
 

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards, including mobility, physical strength, and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; vision to maintain firearms qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio.  The job involves knowledge and use of firearms and other weapons, chemical agents, and restraint devices.  Fieldwork requires frequent walking on uneven terrain, and climbing and descending structures to access crime scene and to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate police services equipment.  Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.

Environmental Elements
 
Employees work indoors and outdoors, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibrations, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous materials, and to potentially infectious materials such as bodily fluids including blood, transmissible diseases and needles. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.  The principal duties of this class are performed in a police station environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.  
 

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 include a written examinaiton, 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.  Anthem Blue Cross 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
Click here for medical contribution rates.

2.  Guardian Dental Insurance: 
  • 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
3.  Vision Service Plan:
  • 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
Click here for Dental and Vision Rates

4.  Long Term Disability Plan:  After 90 day elimination period, plan pays 67% of salary to a maximum of $9,000 per month.  City and employee split premium 50/50.

5.  Life Insurance:  $50,000 term life insurance policy (City paid).

Retirement Benefits (Public Safety):

California Public Employees' Retirement System:  The plan you are enrolled in is based on the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and the City's contract with CalPERS.  In order to determine which plan you will be placed into, you need to know if CalPERS considers you to be a "new" or "classic" member.

As defined by PEPRA, a "new member" includes:
  • 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.
All members that don't fall into the above definitions are considered to be "classic members."

1.  "Classic" PERS Members - Tier 1 (hired prior to January 1, 2011):
  • Plan:  3% @ 50
  • Employee Contribution Rate:  12% (Pre-Tax)
  • Retirement based on single highest year
2.  "Classic" PERS Members - Tier 2 (hired on or after January 1, 2011):
  • Plan:  3% @ 55
  • Employee Contribution Rate:  12% (Pre-Tax)
  • Retirement based on single highest year
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3.  New PERS Members:
  • Plan:  2.7% @ 57
  • Employee Contribution:  14.5% (may be adjusted annually - required to be 50% of Normal Cost as determined by CalPERS) 
4.  Deferred Compensation Matching Program (IRS 457 Plan):  The City of Seaside will match employee's contribution up to $50 per month.

Paid Time Off:

1.  Vacation Time:  Employees earn between 10 and 21 days of vacation annually depending on years of service.

2.  Sick Leave:  Employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.

3.  Holidays:  The City recognizes 12 paid holidays annually. 

Continuing Education:

1.  Tuition Reimbursement:  Up to $300 annually for qualifying course work.

2.  Educational Incentive Pay:  Up to 7% for qualifying degree programs and/or POST certifications.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please click here:  POA MOU

01
I am:
  • an Academy Graduate
  • Currently Enrolled in a POST Academy
  • a Lateral Police Officer
02
I have attached one of the following to my online application (I understand my application will be rejected without one of the following): 1. Copy of my Certificate of Graduation from a POST Basic Academy; or 2. Proof of current enrollment in a POST Basic Academy; or 3. A copy of my POST Basic certificate (or the highest level completed); or 4. A copy of my CA POST Basic Course Waiver.
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you possess a valid California driver license? (If "NO" why do you not possess one)?
04
Have you received a citation for a moving violation? (If "YES" when and where did you receive your citation)?
05
Have you been in a chargeable collision? (If "YES" please tell us when and where you were charged).
06
Have you been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs? (If "YES" please tell us, "when and where" you were convicted).
07
Have you ever been turned down for a job as a result of a misstatement of fact associated with the application process? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and Why" below).
08
Have you ever been advised that you would not be hired because you had failed a background investigation? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
09
Have you ever been told that you failed a polygraph examination? (If answering "YES" please explain, "When and Where " below).
10
Have you ever been accused of forging or altering an application or the supporting documents? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
11
Have you ever been sanctioned for academic cheating? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
12
Have you ever been convicted of a felony as an adult (including felony/misdemeanor offenses) and including military offenses? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
13
Have you ever been charged with, or found administratively responsible, for acts which have affected your employment status such as lying, falsification of any report, or theft? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
14
Have you ever been disciplined by any employer (including the military) as an adult for abuse of leave, insubordination, dereliction of duty or failure to obey established policies or regulations? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
15
Have you ever been involuntarily dismissed for reasons other than a layoff? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
16
Have you ever been released from probation or have you resigned in lieu of termination from an employer? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
17
Have you ever had your wages garnished? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and Who" below).
18
How many paid positions with different employers have you had within the last four years?
19
Have you undergone bankruptcy more than once or do you have current financial obligations for which legal judgments have not been satisfied? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
20
Are you currently in collection or arrears on any credit account? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and Who" below).
21
Have you ever resigned from a position without notice? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
22
To your knowledge, is there an outstanding warrant of arrest for you? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
23
Have you ever been disciplined by any employer (including the military) for acts constituting racial, ethnic, or sexual harassment? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
24
Have you ever been disciplined by any employer (including the military) for fighting in the workplace or for workplace violence? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
25
Have you ever been disciplined or investigated by any source for acts which might constitute or amount to an assault under color of authority or any other violations of state or federal civil rights? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
26
Are you under current academic dismissal or probation from any college or university? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
27
Please confirm that you are able to work the following work days and schedules? • Day Shift • Swing Shift • Holidays • Weekends Explain any "NO" responses:
28
List all local government agencies for which you currently have an active application on file; What stages of the hiring process have you participated in; and Name of position applied for. AGENCIES APPLIED TO:WHAT STAGE(S) OF THE HIRING PROCESS HAVE YOU PARTICIPATED IN: NAME OF POSITION APPLIED FOR:
29
List all local government agencies for which you have participated in a background process & were notified that you would not be hired due to the results of the background.
30
Are you willing to withdraw your application for employment from other agencies or employers if you are given a job offer from the City of Seaside?
31
Have you ever been charged with, or admitted to, any criminal act committed against children, including but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and/or lascivious acts with any child, indecent exposure, or any act of felony unlawful intercourse? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
32
Have you ever been dismissed from any academy or other training program for any reason? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
33
Have you ever been told that you failed an assessment or a physical agility test? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When" below).
34
Have you ever been dismissed from any P.O.S.T. academy or other training program for any reason? (If answering "YES" please explain, "Where and When and the circumstances" below).
35
If you have completed the Basic P.O.S.T. Academy more than six months ago, please explain why you believe you are not currently employed as a Police Officer.
36
Do you have any concerns about participating in a full, detailed background process for this position at this time? (Please explain your concerns and include any background issues that you feel may detrimental to your application for employment with the City of Seaside/City of Pacific Grove).
37
Please select the answer that best reflects how you, as a candidate, percieve yourself. Please select the option from following three categories that best reflects your decision:
  • Probably NOT employable as a Police Officer at this time.
  • I am NOT SURE regarding my suitability for Police Officer employment.
  • I consider myself employable as a Police Officer
38
Do you have any concerns about participating in a full, detailed background process for this position at this time? (Please explain your concerns and include any background issues that you feel may be detrimental to your application for employment with the City of Seaside).
39
OPTIONAL: Are you a Veteran? Veterans are defined in accordance with California Government Code 18973 which states that a "veteran" means any person who has served full time for 30 days or more in the armed forces in time of war or in time of peace in a campaign or expedition for service in which a medal has been authorized by the government of the United States, or during the period September 16, 1940, to January 31, 1955, or who has served at least 181 consecutive days since January 31, 1955, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, but does not include any person who served only in auxiliary or reserve components of the armed forces whose service therein did not exempt him or her from the operation of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940.
  • Yes
  • No
40
OPTIONAL: If you are a veteran, are you requesting a Veterans' Preference? If so, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your completed application form.
  • Yes
  • No
41
Your application must include the following: 1. At least 10 years of employment history (assuming you have been employed for ten years) 2. Explanation for any gaps in employment 3. A reason for leaving each job 4. Three professional references (including names and phone numbers of present and past supervisors or managers, or persons for whom you have directly provided services, not peers) 5. A clear demonstration in your application and responses to supplemental questions, of all relevant education and experience 6. Certificate of degree attached to your application RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF AN APPLICATION I understand that my application may be rejected if incomplete or if I fail to provide any of the information listed above. CLICK YES TO ACKNOWLEDGE
  • Yes
  • No

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Employer
City of Seaside
Address
440 Harcourt Avenue

Seaside, California, 93955
Phone
831-899-6711
831-899-6713
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/seaside/default.cfm

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