Police Officer - Academy Enrolled / Academy Graduate / Non-Lateral

City of Benicia; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their Police Department as Police Officers. This role involves protecting life and property, maintaining order, and enforcing laws while working in a supportive and community-focused environment. Candidates will engage in various duties, including patrolling, responding to emergencies, and investigating incidents. The department prides itself on its proactive approach to crime and community service, offering competitive pay and benefits, including specialty pays for education and uniforms. If you are passionate about serving your community and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Specialty Pays

Uniform Allowance

Educational Incentive

Shift Differential Pay

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and enrollment in a police academy.
• Effective communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas to maintain law and order and respond to emergencies.
• Investigate traffic accidents and administer first aid when necessary.

Skills

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

First Aid Administration

Driving Skills

Report Writing

Education

High School Diploma

Police Academy Enrollment/Graduation

Tools

Radio Communication Equipment

Computer Applications

Job description

Police Officer - Academy Enrolled / Academy Graduate / Non-Lateral

In addition to base salary, employees receive additional specialty pays including: holiday pay, education incentive, uniform pay, and shift differential. Some special assignments, such as K-9, receive additional specialty pays.

The City of Benicia is recruiting for the position of Police Officer to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. We seek energetic, enthusiastic, and hard-working individuals for our Police Department.

The City has 2 separate recruitments for Police Officer:

Lateral Candidates and Academy/Non-Lateral Candidates.

Academy/Non-Lateral Candidates: The City is accepting applications from candidates who are currently enrolled in a recognized police academy or who have graduated from an academy within the last 3 years; or candidates who have previous law enforcement experience but are not currently working as a sworn law enforcement officer, but still have a valid POST certificate.

Lateral Candidates: Sworn police officers currently working for a law enforcement agency in California can apply through the recruitment entitled Police Officer - Lateral.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Benicia Police Department is a service-oriented agency whose members take pride in their proactive response to crime, disorder, and quality of life issues. The department is led by the Chief of Police and is organized into two divisions, Operations and Services.

The Operations Division consists of uniformed patrol, traffic unit, the special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team, canine units, bike patrol, and animal control. The Services Division consists of both sworn and non-sworn personnel responsible for investigations, emergency communications center, records, information technology, and police volunteers.

We currently offer 12 hour/3 day shifts (patrol), 10.5 hour/4 day shifts (special assignments), and rotating shifts. The City offers competitive pay and benefit packages including educational incentive, shift differential pay, holiday pay, and uniform allowance.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Benicia Police Department's function is to protect people and property. Under general supervision, to patrol an assigned beat, to protect life and property, to prevent crime, maintenance of order, enforcement of laws and ordinances, and to perform public service tasks.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains law and order, responds to emergencies as directed;
• Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, directs traffic, investigates traffic accidents;
• Administers first aid, gives assistance to the injured;
• Makes arrests, serves subpoenas and warrants, guards prisoners, interviews suspects;
• Notes and reports unsafe conditions, prepares evidence and appears in court;
• Gives information to the public regarding laws, ordinances, traffic safety, and available public services;
• Issues citations to traffic violators, writes reports, and investigates vice conditions;
• Maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies, employees, and the public;
• Operates radio and other communication equipment;
• Protects the life, property, public order, and constitutional rights of all citizens.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively;
• Read, understand, and implement laws, policies, and regulations;
• Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action;
• Drive safely, under stressful and non-stressful situations;
• Prepare and write accurate reports;
• Maintain cooperative relationships with others;
• Work varying hours and days;
• Work under strict discipline with minimal supervision;
• Meet the City's standards of stature, endurance, agility, and general physical condition.

Knowledge of:

• Modern police methods and procedures;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws;
• Community resources;
• Modern English grammar, spelling, and composition;
• Computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and ability would be qualifying.

Education:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Enrollment in, or graduated from, a recognized police academy.

Experience:

• Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy is highly desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license;
• Must be able to meet the standards of stature, endurance, agility, and general physical requirements;
• Must adhere to P.O.S.T. Police Code of Ethics;
• Must have no record of felony criminal convictions;
• Minimum age of 21 years by date of employment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Individuals interested in this position must submit an application and responses to the required supplemental questions. It is preferred to apply through the NeoGov system.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application materials will be evaluated; applicants who document possession of experience and education which most closely meet the requirements will be invited to participate in the next phase of the selection process, which may include an assessment center and interview process.