Police Officer Recruit

Description

The City of Morgan Hill is seeking a Police Officer Recruit. The monthly salary is $9,697.20.

THE COMMUNITY

Morgan Hill is located in the southern part of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County. It offers a balanced mix of jobs, housing, recreation, and open space. The city is home to approximately 44,000 residents and features a variety of attractions including wineries, restaurants, and cultural events.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

This is a temporary, non-sworn position with no benefits except for the city offering medical benefits. Interested candidates should apply online and submit the following documents:

• Completed application
• Responses to the supplemental questions
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Written Test Battery T-Score Certificate with a minimum of t-score of 48 (Trainee)
• Copy of P.O.S.T. Physical Agility Work Sample Test Battery Certificate with a minimum score of 320 points (Trainee)
• Indicate interest in the Police Recruit position on supplemental question #2

Benefit Description

Eligible Employees:

• Retirement Plans: CalPers (2.5% @ 55 for Classic Employees; 2% @ 62 for New Employees), optional IRS 457 Tax Deferred Comp. plans with Empower Retirement (Mass Mutual) or Mission Square (ICMA)
• Health Benefit Plans: PPO (PERS Choice, PERS Care, PERS Select), HMO (Blue Shield, Anthem, United Healthcare, Kaiser Medical and Dental), Delta Dental Vision Care Eye Med or VSP
• Life Insurance: Life + AD&D policy ($100,000 to $250,000 for Mgmt/Confidential employees, $100,000 for Police Officers, $100,000 for all other employees)
• Disability Insurance: Long Term / Short Term for Non-Safety employees
• Time Off: Work Holidays (13.5 defined holidays per year including 2 "floating" holidays), Vacation (120 ~ 160 hrs/yr for Management Employees, 160 hrs/yr for all other employees), Administrative Leave (up to 72 hrs/yr for Management/Confidential employees), Sick Leave (8 hrs/month for all employees)