Police Officer - Lateral (Hiring Incentive)

About the role

The Alameda Police Department seeks to hire a Police Officer with at least 2 years of related work or volunteer experience. The ideal candidate should be currently employed as a peace officer by a law enforcement agency and meet California POST Peace Officer Standards.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to ensure the security of life and property, observe situations, and deter crime by providing high visibility.
• Responds to emergency calls for service, disturbances, thefts, burglaries, vehicle accidents, domestic disputes, suspicious activities and other incidents to protect public safety and property, resolve problems, diffuse situations and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Provides information, directions and assistance to the public in a variety of situations; takes reports and assists the public with complaints or unusual situations.
• Observes, monitors and controls routine and unusual traffic situations; stops and warns drivers or issues citations as appropriate; investigates traffic accidents; provides direction and traffic control in accident, incident situations, or special events or other congested situations.
• Makes arrests and serves warrants and subpoenas; takes individuals into custody and may transport them for medical clearance and/or booking at a longer-term facility, as required.
• Secures crime scenes and evidence; interviews suspects, victims, and witnesses; collects and preserves evidence; performs complete investigations and/or cooperates with other law enforcement agencies providing investigative and case development support.
• Assists the City Attorney or the District Attorney staff in preparing, documenting and developing cases and gathering information; testifies in court as required.
• Prepares written reports; prepares and maintains logs, records, and accurate files.
• Engages in community-based policing and collaborative problem solving in order to build trust, familiarization, and a working relationship between law enforcement and community residents.
• Provides emergency aid and assistance to incapacitated persons and requests additional response.
• Serves as a field training officer.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 2 years of related work or volunteer experience requiring public contact.
• Knowledge of community-based policing, intelligence-led policing, and other similar practices used to develop relationships with the community in order to best identify and solve public safety problems.
• Law enforcement principles, practices and techniques related to patrol, traffic enforcement, crime scene control and investigation, protection of life and property, pursuit, apprehension and transportation of suspects.
• Investigation and identification techniques and equipment; rules of evidence regarding search and seizure and the preservation of evidence; courtroom procedures and techniques for testifying; applicable laws, codes, ordinances, court decisions and departmental rules and regulations.
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe use and proper care of firearms, chemical agencies and impact weapons.
• Computer applications related to law enforcement work.
• Techniques of first aid and CPR.
• Communication techniques for dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to successfully complete all California P.O.S.T. certified police academy requirements; maintain physical and mental condition appropriate to perform assigned duties and responsibilities; maintain effective audio and visual discrimination and perception needed to perform assigned duties; observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; learn and interpret laws, regulations, policies and procedures; carry out oral and written directions; analyze situations and make quick decisions requiring sound judgment; effectively deal with, direct and perform work activities under potentially dangerous situations; communicate situations; operate a variety of specialized police department equipment including computerized telecommunications and dispatch equipment; become proficient in self-defense techniques and in the care and use of firearms; maintain level of knowledge and physical condition required for satisfactory job performance; establish and maintain accurate records; prepare concise, comprehensive reports; communicate effectively; act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative; exercise independent judgment; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

Qualifications

• Must be currently employed as a peace officer by a law enforcement agency.
• If out of state, must meet California POST Peace Officer Standards.
• Must be in excellent physical condition and demonstrate a state of physical and mental health consistent with the ability to perform assigned duties and the requirements of California Peace Officer Standards and Training.

Skills

• Community-based policing
• Intelligence-led policing
• Patrol
• Traffic enforcement
• Crime scene control and investigation
• Protection of life and property
• Pursuit
• Apprehension and transportation of suspects
• Investigation and identification techniques
• Rules of evidence regarding search and seizure and the preservation of evidence
• Courtroom procedures and techniques for testifying
• Applicable laws, codes, ordinances, court decisions and departmental rules and regulations
• Safety practices and equipment related to the work, including the safe use and proper care of firearms, chemical agencies and impact weapons
• Computer applications related to law enforcement work
• Techniques of first aid and CPR
• Communication techniques for dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Benefits

• Step 5 Pay Rate: $68.43/hour
• Holiday In-Lieu Pay Rate: $4.74/hour
• Total Top Step Pay: $73.17/hour or $152,193.60 Annual Salary with Incentives up to $181,810.47
• Uniform allowance: $2,000/year
• Initial equipment allowance: $750
• Bilingual Pay: $1,200/year
• Education Incentive
• Intermediate POST Certificate: $1,000 bonus
• Advanced POST Certificate: 4% of Base Pay
• Bachelor's Degree: 5% of Base Pay
• Master's Degree: 6% of Base Pay
• 1.5% Retention Pay after 5 years or 3% after 10 years of service, additional 4% after 15 years, and an additional 5% after 20 years
• Pension
• 3%@50 CalPERS formula for Classic Members
• 2.7%@57 CalPERS formula for PEPRA Members
• Employer paid medical benefits for you and your family

Pay

• Step 5 Pay Rate: $68.43/hour
• Holiday In-Lieu Pay Rate: $4.74/hour
• Total Top Step Pay: $73.17/hour or $152,193.60 Annual Salary with Incentives up to $181,810.47

Schedule

• All officers are afforded excellent training and career development opportunities.
• May work weekends, overtime, holidays, and variable shifts.

LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES

• $75,000 cash incentive paid out as follows:
• $25,000 upon swearing in
• $50,000 upon completion of Field Training Program

Application Process

• Complete and submit the application and supplemental questionnaire.
• We will review your application and questionnaire responses and if you receive a passing evaluation, these are the next steps:
• You will be required to complete and submit a Personal History Statement (PHS).
• If your application and PHS meet qualifications, the department will reach out for a departmental interview.
• You will need to enter and pass the background process (which includes a polygraph).
• After a conditional offer of employment is made, you will need to successfully complete a medical and psychological evaluation.