POLICE OFFICER
About the role
The City of Visalia Police Department is recruiting for Police Officer. The department preserves public peace, prevents crime, detects and arrests violators, protects life and property, and enforces state and city laws.
THE DEPARTMENT
The City of Visalia Police Department is dedicated to preserving public peace, preventing crime, detecting and arresting violators, protecting life and property, and enforcing state and city laws. The department is seeking experienced law enforcement officers with a minimum of one year of experience and currently in active status as a sworn peace officer (Lateral), or candidates that have completed or are currently enrolled in a California Basic Police Academy (Academy Graduate).
Qualifications / Requirements
- Minimum one year of experience and currently in active status as a sworn peace officer (Lateral) with a California POST Certification OR candidates that have completed or are currently enrolled in a California Basic Police Academy (Academy Graduate).
- Must be at least 21 years of age by time of appointment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license by time of appointment.
- Experience and Education: Any equivalent combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities would normally be obtained by:
- Academy graduate or must be within 30 days of graduation from a California Basic P.O.S.T. Police Academy.
- Twelve months or more experience and active status as a sworn California Peace Officer.
Selection Process
Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related written examination and/or interview process.
Compensation And Benefits
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
- $7,721 - $9,653 Monthly Longevity Pay for prior law enforcement experience up to 10% (2.5% @ 5, 10, 15, 20 years)
- POST Certificate Pay Specialty Assignment Pay
- CalPERS retirement program Longevity Pay
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more...
Community Overview
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world-class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments. As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities. Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Visalia is an equal opportunity employer. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in the announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Please refer to the MOU for further information.