Police Officer Pre-Service



Job Details

Police Officer Pre-Service
Employer

City of Redondo Beach

Salary

$70,728.00 - $85,872.00 Annually

Location

90277, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

17/18-00003

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

01/27/2016

Closing Date

Continuous

DEFINITION

Work at the beach for the beautiful, friendly City of Redondo Beach, there there is "More to Sea"! The City of Redondo Beach Police Department is looking for dedicated individuals who are ready to serve our seaside community.

Police Officers are vital members of the Redondo Beach team, contributing to the success of the Community and the Department.

For a detailed job description, please click here.

This is a continuous recruitment and may close without notice. Prompt application is highly encouraged.

Police Officer Pre-Service candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements in order to apply:

  • Current enrollment in a POST-Certified Basic Academy course
  • Successful completion of a POST-Certified Basic Academy course within the last 12 months of the application date
  • Successful completion of a POST-Certified Basic Academy course without successful completion of a field training program at another agency within the last 18 months. Please note additional considerations listed in the minimum qualifications.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Under the direction of the Police Chief, the position performs law enforcement in compliance with California Penal Code 830.1 and meets and maintains all standards required by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training including:

  • Patrolling assigned areas of the City in a vehicle and responding to routine calls
  • Investigating suspicious persons and circumstances
  • Reacting quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency situations
  • Responding to major incidents reported to the Police Department using the Incident Command System/Standardized Emergency Management Systems (ICS/SEMS) protocol
  • Performing first aid, CPR and operating AED devices
  • Enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations, conducting field sobriety tests, investigating collisions
  • Appearing in court to present evidence and testimony
  • Acting with honesty, integrity, honor, courage, self-confidence, maturity, tolerance and stamina

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
  • Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
  • Possess a valid Class C California Department of Motor Vehicles driver's license
  • Pre-Service candidates must satisfy one of the following requirements:
    • Current enrollment in a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Academy;
    • Or, possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate, issued within the prior twelve (12) months of the date of application
    • Or, possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate without successful completion of a field training program at another agency within the last eighteen (18) months
    • Or, applicants that have served at least one day in a field training program at another agency with a separation date within the last three (3) years of the date of application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable.

Bilingual skills in Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, American Sign Language, and Vietnamese are highly desirable.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Attachment of your P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate (if applicable)
  • Ten (10) years of past work history (any employment)
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include but is not limited to: application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process, such as: reference check, background investigation, fingerprint criminal history check, post-offer drug test, post-offer psychological and post-offer medical examination, the cost of which will be borne by the City.

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Incomplete applications, including references to "see resume", are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five (5) points to a passing score for both open- competitive and promotional recruitments.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

For full information regarding benefits, salary, and other details, please see the current Redondo Beach Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding by clicking here.
 

01
Are you at least 21 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you a US citizen or a resident alien who is eligible and has applied for citizenship within one (1) year prior to the date of application?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you currently in possession of a Class C California Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Please indicate your highest level of education.
  • Some High School
  • High School Graduate or GED Equivalent
  • Some College or Community College
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
05
Are you able to legally possess a firearm in the state of California?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have a record of any felony, domestic violence or misdemeanor assault conviction?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Are you currently employed and in good standing with a law enforcement agency of the United States, or left an agency in good standing within the last 18 months?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Please indicate that you have attached your P.O.S.T. Basic Academy Completion Certificate.
  • Yes
  • I do not have a completion certificate but am currently enrolled in the Academy
  • No
09
Are you currently enrolled in a P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy?
  • Yes
  • No
10
If currently enrolled in a P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy, please indicate which academy you are currently attending and your anticipated graduation date. If you are not currently attending the academy, please indicate n/a.
11
Have you completed a POST-Certified Basic Academy course and at least one day in a field training program at another agency within the last 3 years from the date of your application?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not applicable
12
Please indicate that you have included at least ten (10) years of past work history in your application.
  • Yes
  • I do not have 10 years of work history, but have included all of my past work experience
13
Are you able to read, write and/or speak a language other than English?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Redondo Beach
Address
415 Diamond Street

Redondo Beach, California, 90277
Phone
310-318-0659

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