Police Officer (Academy Graduate)

City of Pleasanton; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pleasanton is hiring Police Officers for their Police Department, focused on community safety and crime prevention. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, a valid P.O.S.T. Certificate, and meet various other criteria. This full-time, entry-level position offers opportunities for collateral assignments in specialized units.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid Basic Certificate from P.O.S.T.
• Good vision corrected to 20/30 and normal color vision.

Responsibilities

• Protecting life and preventing crime.
• Managing community outreach and social media.
• Participating in operations including patrol and investigations.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Desirable college coursework in criminology or related fields

Job description

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The City of Pleasanton is seeking Police Officers for the Police Department.

CONTACT A RECRUITER: If you would like to schedule a ride-along, have questions, or want to learn more about joining the Pleasanton Police Department:

 [phone]

 [e-mail]

If you are a lateral from another agency, apply here: Police Lateral.

If you have not attended the Academy and wish to become a Police Officer, apply here: Police Recruit.

About The Police Department

The Pleasanton Police Department is committed to protecting life, preventing crime, and enhancing community quality of life. It is organized into three divisions: Operations, Investigations, and Support Services. The Operations Division includes patrol, Traffic Unit, and ARU. The Investigation Division manages Criminal Investigations, Youth and Community Services, Personnel and Training, and Special Enforcement, along with Community Outreach and social media. It also provides in-service training and courses to meet POST standards. The Support Services Division includes Dispatch and Records, managing public records.

The department offers collateral assignments such as SWAT, K-9, CSI, CNT, among others.

For more, visit the Pleasanton Police Department website and the City of Pleasanton website.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or G.E.D., desirable college coursework in criminology or related fields, and a valid Basic Certificate from P.O.S.T. at appointment. Must be at least 21, have 20/100 vision correctable to 20/30, normal color vision, and no significant hearing loss. Must possess or obtain a valid Class C driver’s license and pass background checks, drug, medical, psychological, and polygraph tests.

Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Effective January 1, 2023, candidates are not required to be U.S. citizens but must be authorized to work in the U.S. (SB 960).

Apply online at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov, click on "Job Opportunities".

Selection process involves email notifications and tentative dates for examinations and interviews, which are subject to change.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Utilities

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