Peace Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate/Academy Enrolled)

Chula Vista Police Department; Chula Vista (CA); Vor Ort; USD 98.000 - 132.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

New hire incentive pay up to $10,000

Up to 80 hours vacation

Top Officer's Pay eligibility

Moving expense bonus up to $5,000

Referral program up to $3,000

Zusammenfassung

The Chula Vista Police Department is a progressive agency valuing diversity, innovation, and community involvement. Peace Officers perform duties to prevent crime, investigate, and support law enforcement programs while upholding professionalism and transparency.

Compensation for Peace Officer ranges from $8,798.62 to $11,790.94 monthly; incentives include relocation, vacation, and referral bonuses. Applicants must meet POST requirements and eligibility criteria as outlined.

Qualifikationen

• Requirements: high school diploma or GED or higher.
• Must possess/obtain California POST certificate; submit with application.

Aufgaben

• Prevent crime and enforce laws; participate in investigations.
• Provide assistance to crime prevention programs.
• Perform technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services.

Kenntnisse

Community policing

Community relations

Problem solving

Writing skills

Reporting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

POST certificate (CA)

Jobbeschreibung

The Chula Vista Police Department is a progressive organization that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and rewards employee performance. The CVPD promotes employee involvement in decision-making and problem solving. Through this commitment to inclusiveness, the CVPD receives strong support and an exemplary approval rating from the community. There are significant opportunities for career advancement through the CVPD.

Mission

Mission The Chula Vista Police Department, in partnership with the Community, is dedicated to providing community policing, with the highest level of professionalism and transparency.

Values

Values Leadership | Respect | Integrity | Accountability

Position

The Position: Peace Officers perform a variety of duties involved in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; participate in and conduct a variety of criminal investigations; provide assistance to special crime prevention and law enforcement programs; and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services.

Compensation

Peace Officer salary range is $8,798.62 - $11,790.94 monthly.

• Qualified Lateral Officers may be eligible for New Hire Incentive Pay up to $10,000
• up to 80 hours vacation
• may qualify for "Top Officer's Pay"
• out-of-county applicants are eligible for $5,000 moving expense bonus

Eligibility is based on experience and Chief's discretion. Additionally, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Eligible employees that make a successful referral will receive a referral payment of up to $3,000 or 10 hours of base pay (for eligible POA employees in accordance wiith the POA MOU).

Eligibility

Laterals Applicants currently employed as a paid, full-time sworn Peace Officer (or equivalent) with a California city Police, county Sheriff, or state law enforcement agency with at least one year of continuous full-time law enforcement experience at time of application. A copy of the appropriate POST certificate must be submitted at time of application.

Out-of-State Lateral Applicants Qualified out-of-state applicants who lack the CA POST Certificate may apply. Proof of enrollment in the CA POST Basic Course Waiver process must be submitted at time of application.

Academy Enrolled Applicants currently attending a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved basic Police academy may apply with proof of current attendance. Attendance verification signed by the academy Director or designee providing that at an applicant: (1) is currently attending the academy; (2) is performing at an academic level that meets or exceeds POST minimum standards for academics, including tests of learning domains and writing skills; and (3) is performing at a level that meets or exceeds POST minimum standards for physical fitness must be submitted at time of application.

Academy Graduates Applicants who have successfully completed a California POST certified academy or attained Basic POST Certification or POST Re-certification dated within the last three (3) years may apply. A copy of the appropriate certificate must be submitted at time of application.

Application Requirements

APPLICANTS MUST PASS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENTS:

Application Review Applications will be reviewed to ensure that candidates meet the age, licensing, citizenship, and education requirements. All statements made in the application materials are subject to verification; false statements will be cause for disqualification or discharge.

Preliminary Background Assessment Applicants will receive a Background Information Packet and instructions on how to complete it. Upon completion, applicants must return the packet as soon as possible. A preliminary assessment will be conducted by the Background Investigator.

Background Investigation

Peace Officers are responsible for protecting and serving the public and are entrusted with substantial authority to carry out these responsibilities. As such, the California POST requires that the history of peace officer applicants be thoroughly investigated to make sure that nothing in their background is inconsistent with performing peace officer duties.

Chief's Interview

Psychological Evaluation and Medical Examination

California Government Code 1031(f) requires all California peace officers to be free from any emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. Peace officers must also be free from any physical condition that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers. Must at least be 20 years of age at time of application and 21 years of age at time of appointment; must have a valid California driver's license at time of appointment; and meet citizenship requirements as defined under California Government Code Sections 1031(a) and 1031.5.

Per Government Code Section 1031(e), United States high school graduation, or passage of the General Education Development (GED), or attainment of a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of community-based policing, familiarization between law enforcement and community residents and collaborative problem solving. Ability to write in a clear and concise manner; prepare reports using a computer; communicate effectively with co-workers and the public; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; perform a wide range of physical duties to include: runnin