Police Officer-Entry Level



Job Details

Police Officer-Entry Level
Employer

City of Santa Barbara

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00042U

Department

Police

Opening Date

03/03/2018

THE POSITION

Salary: $78,242 Annually

Increases to:

$82,654-$100,467 Annually

(After successful completion of 24-week Police Academy, candidate may be eligible for POST pay $396/mo, specialty pay 2% - 6% of salary, uniform allowance $1,038/yr.)

Under close supervision, learns law enforcement and crime prevention procedures and techniques during attendance at a 24-week P.O.S.T.-certified academy through classroom and physical training. Upon successful completion of the academy, incumbents will be promoted to the position of Police Officer and be expected to perform the following duties: Patrol assigned area in police car, on motorcycle or on foot enforcing Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations for violations; respond to a variety of calls for public service; maintain constant radio contact with communications center; conduct preliminary investigations; testify in court; apprehend, arrest, and book suspects; and do other work as required. The Santa Barbara Police Department supports community-oriented policing.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of: Basic oral and written communication skills including grammar, punctuation, and spelling required for report writing, verbal explanations of the law, and court testimony.

Ability to: Meet the physical and psychological standards required; make accurate observations; read, understand, and follow written and oral directions and established police procedures; learn to deal tactfully and effectively with individuals in the community while explaining and enforcing laws; learn to document and communicate details and recognize hazards and crime problems; learn the applicable Federal, State, and Municipal Codes and motor vehicle codes; learn basic Police Officer standards of conduct and public relations; learn maintenance of firearms and all police related equipment; learn to think and act quickly in emergency situations; learn to assess situations accurately and to apply interpersonal skills and police training to diffuse and/or resolve stressful or potentially volatile situations.

License Requirement: Applicants must possess a California Driver's License at time of appointment.

Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.

Physical: Weight proportionate to height, normal hearing and color vision; at least 20/100 vision, correctable to 20/25 (20/200 correctable to 20/25 with soft contact lenses); excellent health. Must also meet physical and psychological standards required to perform Police Officer duties.

Education: High school graduation or equivalent.

Other Requirements: No history of personal or criminal conducts which may affect suitability for employment as a Police Officer; the ability to speak Spanish is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process will consist of the following:

  1. Written Exam (Graded and weighted 100% for purposes of ranking on the eligibility list.)

  2. Physical Agility Exam (Pass/Fail)

  3. Department Interview

  4. Background Investigation

  5. Polygraph

  6. Psychological Evaluation

  7. Medical Examination and Controlled Substances Screening

Candidates must successfully pass each phase of the selection process in order to be scheduled for subsequent phases.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POLICE OFFICER APPLICANT STANDARDS/REASONS FOR REJECTION:

According to the Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training Manuals, and the City of Santa Barbara Municipal Code, the list contained on the supplemental questionnaire identifies some of the more common potential reasons for rejection. Please read the list carefully. It is designed to assist you in understanding and assessing the requirements for the position. You may call the Human Resources office at (805) 564-5316, if you have any questions.

REFERENCES:

  1. California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) - Background Investigation Manual.
  2. P.O.S.T. Administration Manual.
  3. City of Santa Barbara Municipal Code.

FILING DEADLINE

City applications and attached Acknowledgement of Reasons for Rejection are being accepted on a CONTINUOUS BASIS until further notice.

THE SALARY RANGE consists of five steps, each representing an increase of approximately five percent. STEP INCREASES, through the top salary step, are tied to job performance. Employees receive annual performance reviews.

THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS may vary and are subject to collective bargaining:

Note: Part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits, e.g., 50%, 60%, etc.

  • The City is a member of the Coastal Housing Partnership, which offers home loan assistance and rental reductions.

  • Flexwork/Telecommuting is available.

  • Bilingual pay may be available at a rate of $51.20-$102.50 / biweekly.

  • Specialty Assignment Pay of 2%-6% is available for Sworn employees.

  • POST Educational Incentive Pay of $396-$656 / month is available for Sworn employees.

  • Vacation is accrued at 80 hours / year, increasing with City service.

  • Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 96 hours / year. Also, after 5 years accrue 16 hours / year up to 240 hours max in non-replenishable bank

  • Holidays: Holiday leave is accrued at the rate of 4.33 hours / pay period.

  • Sworn employees – PERS Police Safety Formula: "Classic" members: 3% @ 50; employee contributes 9% of salary. "New" members: 2.7% @ 57; employee contributes 12.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security. Non-sworn employees – PERS Miscellaneous formula: "Classic" members: 2.7% @ 55; employee contributes 9.810% of salary. "New" members: 2% @ 62; employee contributes 6.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security.

  • Insurance including medical, dental and vision benefits is available under a group plan. The City pays a monthly maximum of $1,374.64 towards medical, $105.00 towards dental, and $7.50 towards vision.

  • Cafeteria 125 Plan: Employees who opt-out of the group insurance coverage or who select employee only coverage may be eligible for a cash pay-out of up to $500 / month.

  • Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance is provided: $75,000 - Sworn; $50,000 - Non-Sworn.

  • Employee Assistance Program: A City-paid EAP is available for employees and members of their household.

  • Long-term Disability Insurance is available through the Police Officers' Association.

  • Short-term Disability Insurance is available.

  • Deferred Compensation Savings Plans (457) are available to employees through a deferred compensation program.

  • Uniform allowance of $863-$1,238 / year will be provided by the City.

  • Employee must pay an amount equal to 1.45% of salary toward Medicare. An equal amount is paid by the City.

  • The Santa Barbara Peace Officers' Association represents this classification.

    01
    PEACE OFFICER CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT: Please check the box that applies to you.
    • I am a citizen of the United States.
    • I am a permanent resident alien who has applied for and will obtain U.S. citizenship within three years of the filing of this application.
    02
    POTENTIAL REASONS FOR REJECTION:
    1. Conviction of any felony.
    2. Conviction of any sex crime.
    3. Conviction of larceny (Section 484 PC).
    4. Conviction of or involvement in any other crime, whether adult or juvenile, the nature and seriousness of which would relate to the sensitivity and exposure characterized by this job classification.
    5. Use of marijuana, narcotics, or other habit-forming drugs (other than prescribed) within the last year will disqualify. Any prior use or abuse of previously listed substances may disqualify. Failure to reveal prior use will disqualify.
    6. Failure to possess a valid operator's license issued by the State of California; willful disregard of traffic rules and regulations; any grounds for which an operator's license might be refused.
    7. A bad employment record, including behavior that is discourteous, disloyal, indecisive, undependable, uncooperative, lacking in capacity to work, insubordinate, disobedient, lacking in force, initiative, and judgment, lacking proper work habits and industry, emotionally unstable, unable to accept responsibility, unable to get along well with others, and/or intemperate.
    8. Lack of well-balanced credit.
    9. Poor community and neighborhood reputation.
    10. Falsification of any required application or report.
    11. Failure to have a high school diploma, GED Certificate, or equivalent.
    12. Personality disorders.
    13. Failure to meet physical standards.
    14. Failure to pass controlled substances screening.

    I understand that as part of the qualifying process for POLICE OFFICER, I will have a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, a physical examination including controlled substances screening, and a thorough background investigation. I will also be required to complete a detailed personal history statement. Any falsification of information or failure to meet the standards listed above will result in my disqualification.

    • By clicking here, I submit my electronic signature acknowledging that I have read and understand the APPLICANT STANDARD/REASONS FOR REJECTION listed above.

    * Required Question

    Employer
    City of Santa Barbara
    Address
    735 Anacapa Street
    P.O. Box 1990
    Santa Barbara, California, 93102-1990
    Phone
    (805) 564-5316

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