Peace Officer (Lateral/Academy Graduate/Academy Enrolled)

City of Chula Vista; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Incentive Pay up to $10,000

Vacations up to 80 hours

Top Officer’s Pay potential

Moving expense bonus $5,000 for out-of

Referral payment up to $3,000 or 10 h

Job summary

The City of Chula Vista seeks Peace Officers for the Chula Vista Police Department, a progressive agency that values diversity, innovation, and community service. The CVPD promotes involvement in decision-making and problem solving, with strong community support.

You will prevent crime, conduct investigations, and assist with crime prevention programs while upholding professionalism and transparency. Applicants must meet POST requirements and pass multi‑stage assessments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community-based policing and problem solving.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and use a computer for records.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with the public.

Responsibilities

• Prevent crime and enforce law and order; participate in investigations.
• Provide support to crime prevention and community programs; perform technical/admin tasks.

Skills

Community policing knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

POST certificate

Job description

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

The Chula Vista Police Department, in partnership with the Community, is dedicated to providing community policing, with the highest level of professionalism and transparency. Chula Vista Police Department Employees will provide fair, courteous, and compassionate service to enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista.

Values

Leadership | Respect | Integrity | Accountability

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. For a full classification click here.

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

Additionally, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Benefits

• 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

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 with the POA MOU).

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. Information on the Basic Course Waiver process is found in California POST website: http://www.post.ca.gov/. Oral board interviews can be done virtually.

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.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Please click HERE for a list of disqualifying criteria.

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.

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: running, stooping, jumping, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, lifting heavy objects, crawling, driving an automobile, talking on a radio, using a firearm, and other physical duties as required. Must be willing to work in hazardous situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Proportionate weight to height; excellent physical condition. Upon selection, candidate must pass a stringent medical examination. Vision requirements: eyesight must be correctable to 20/40 both eyes and 20/20 uncorrected both eyes.

RECRUITMENT NO. 26506101

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