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Peace Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate/Academy Enrolled)

City of Chula Vista · Chula Vista, CA · 2 mo ago
Information Technology$9k–$11k/moFull-time

Description And Essential Functions

The Chula Vista Police Department is a progressive organization that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and rewards employee performance. The CVPD promotes employee involvement in decision-making and problem solving. Through this commitment to inclusiveness, the CVPD receives strong support and an exemplary approval rating from the community. There are significant opportunities for career advancement through the CVPD.

Mission

Mission: The Chula Vista Police Department, in partnership with the Community, is dedicated to providing community policing, with the highest level of professionalism and transparency. Chula Vista Police Department Employees will provide fair, courteous, and compassionate service to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista.

Values

  • Leadership
  • Respect
  • Intregrity
  • Accountability

Position: Peace Officers

  • Duties involved in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order
  • Participate in and conduct a variety of criminal investigations
  • Provide assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs
  • Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services

Compensation

  • Peace Officer salary range is $8,704.80 - $10,694.73 monthly
  • Laterals may be eligible for New Hire Incentive Pay up to $10,000, up to 80 hours vacation, may qualify for “Top Officer’s Pay” and out-of-county applicants are eligible for $5,000 moving expense bonus

Requirements

  • Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age at time of appointment
  • Must have a valid California driver's license at time of appointment
  • Must meet citizenship requirements as defined under California Government Code Sections 1031(a) and 1031.5
  • Must have a U.S. high school diploma, GED, or two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university

Personal Qualifications

Please click HERE for a list of disqualifying criteria. Applicants Must Pass All Of The Following Assessments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions

  • Knowledge of community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents and collaborative problem solving
  • Ability to write in a clear and concise manner; prepare reports using a computer; communicate effectively with co-workers and the public; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; perform a wide range of physical duties to include: running, stooping, jumping, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, lifting heavy objects, crawling, driving an automobile, talking on a radio, using a firearm, and other physical duties as required
  • Must be willing to work in hazardous situations

Additional Information

  • RECRUITMENT NO. 26506101
  • To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire
  • Copies of all required license(s) and/or certificate(s) must be attached to the online employment application at the time of submission

Benefit Summary

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