Police Officer (Lateral)

About the role

This position requires an extensive background investigation and polygraph examination. The investigation includes checks of criminal, credit, employment, and educational histories. Additionally, interviews with family, friends, current and past supervisors, co-workers, and neighbors will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Background Investigation and Polygraph Examination
• Valid California Class C Driver's License
• Completion of a POST certified police academy within the last year
• Current employment as a sworn Peace Officer

Requirements

The City does not participate in Social Security. Employees will contribute the equivalent of $85 per month to offset CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability costs. The employee contributions made pursuant to this Employee CalPERS Response Giveback Plan will be coordinated as a pre-tax contribution and considered part of the employee contribution towards CalPERS retirement system costs.

Qualifications

Employees must provide all applicable and accurate information on their application. Incomplete or inaccurate information may lead to disqualification.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision plans are available through a cafeteria benefit of $1,450 per month. Employees can take 25% of the unused cafeteria benefit as deferred compensation or cash. Long Term Disability and Short Term Disability benefits are city-paid and equal 60% of the employee's base salary for qualified periods. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment are provided by the City, offering a policy of 1x the employee's annual salary for a maximum of $200,000.

Pay

Intermediate - $350/month
Advanced - $750/month
Supervisory - $850/month

Schedule

Not specified

Uniforms

Initial issuance of uniforms and uniform replacement program provided by City

Wellness

Annual Health Screening, On-Site Gym, and free membership to the YMCA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP services designed to help manage life's challenges are available through The Hartford

Optional Benefits

• Pet Insurance
• Lifelock Identity Theft Membership
• A variety of supplemental insurance programs

Application Instructions

Have all required information ready for the background investigation and polygraph examination. Provide a valid California Class C Driver's License if applicable. Complete a POST certified police academy within the last year. Be currently employed as a sworn Peace Officer. Ensure all information on the application is complete and accurate.

Background Investigation

Provide the Police Department with the following information during the background investigation phase of the selection process:

• Criminal history
• Credit history
• Employment history
• Education history
• Interviews with family, friends, current and past supervisors, co-workers, and neighbors

Driver's License

Must have a valid California Class C Driver's License. Out-of-state applicants must have a driver's license in their state of residence and be willing and able to obtain a CA driver's license if offered this position.

Information Accuracy

Any inaccurate information or an incomplete application may lead to disqualification. Examples of incomplete/inaccurate information include incomplete/incorrect employment dates, stating "see resume" under job duties, not attaching requested copies of certificates, etc.

POST Certified Police Academy

Must have completed a POST certified police academy within the last year.

Sworn Peace Officer

Must be currently employed as a sworn Peace Officer.