Police Officer - Lateral

About the role

The Police Officer - Lateral position is a sworn position in the Police Department. Enforces Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances; performs patrol duties in cars, on motorcycles or bicycles, and on foot as required; enforces State and local traffic laws to regulate traffic, and investigates accidents; answers calls for service and the protection of life and property; makes arrests as required and testifies in court; performs crime prevention duties and community relations activities; interfaces with all City departments to insure the utmost service to the citizens of Campbell; prepares reports; services and maintains departmental equipment; may relieve or assist Records or Communications personnel.

Responsibilities

Enforces Federal, State and Municipal laws and ordinances; Performs patrol duties in cars, on motorcycles or bicycles, and on foot as required; Enforces State and local traffic laws to regulate traffic, and investigates accidents; Answers calls for service and the protection of life and property; Makes arrests as required and testifies in court; Performs crime prevention duties and community relations activities; Interfaces with all City departments to insure the utmost service to the citizens of Campbell; Prepares reports; Services and maintains departmental equipment; May relieve or assist Records or Communications personnel.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a POST approved basic academy.
• No experience required.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to: Learn laws of arrest and pertinent local, State and Federal laws and reasonably interpret the technical concepts of law; Use and care for firearms; Remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places, and judge situations and persons accurately; Work on own initiative without exacting supervision; Learn to operate special equipment such as motorcycles and bicycles; Communicate utilizing standard police radio broadcasting procedures; Follow oral and written instructions; Prepare complete and accurate reports; Establish and maintain effective public relations, and work cooperatively with others.
• Possession of: Valid California Driver's License POST Academy Graduation Certificate (Must maintain valid POST certification).
• Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.

Physical Capacity

Must have at least 20/40 uncorrected vision accessed for both eyes together. Must meet POST physical standards.

Background Investigation and Polygraph Test

An intensive background investigation will be conducted on each final candidate in accordance with the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Peace Officer Background Investigations Guidelines. Candidates will also be required to successfully pass a polygraph test administered by a licensed polygrapher, a psychological exam given by a City-selected psychologist and a medical exam by a City physician (to include a stress test EKG and general physical examination).

Testing Process

Following initial screening of applications and supplemental questions, those applicants with the most appropriate qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Benefits

• Campbell Peace Officers' Association (CPOA) Retirement: CalPERS - Formula dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS.
• Health Insurance: Effective January 1, 2024, the monthly Cafeteria Plan Allowance will be based on selected level of coverage, as follows: Employee Only Coverage: $986.84; Employee Plus One Coverage: $1,973.68, Employee Plus Family: $2,565.78 to use towards a CalPERS medical plan or cash out opt: $750/month.
• Vision/Dental Insurance: The City pays the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents through VSP and Delta Dental.
• Deferred Compensation: City contributes $20 per pay period Mission Square Retirement 457 Plan available.
• VEBA Plan (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association): City contributes $170 per pay period.
• Vacation: Accruals are based on length of service. Employees can earn 11-21 days of vacation based on years of service.
• Sick: Accrued at an unlimited rate of 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period.
• Holiday: In exchange for holiday pay, members in CPOA will receive 5.4% in lieu pay. New employees receive the appropriate prorated portion of this entitlement upon hire.
• Uniform Allowance: $1,100/year. New employees receive the appropriate prorated portion of this entitlement upon hire.
• Life Insurance: $50,000 + $50,000 AD&D Life Rate is .27 cents per $1,000: AD&D rate is .04 cents per $1,000.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to $3,000 per fiscal year.
• Bilingual Pay: $100 if eligible.

Required Documents

• Have you completed at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university? (college units must be completed at time of application)
• Have you attached your POST Academy Graduation Certificate? (Note, failure to attach these documents may result in disqualification.)
• Do you possess a First Aid Card and CPR Certificate?