Police Officer Academy Graduate

Santa Ana Police Department; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Bilingual pay

Shift differential

Field Training Officer stipend

Job summary

The Santa Ana Police Department is seeking dedicated officers who value public service and community partnership. New recruits train through the Field Training Officer Program and progress to full law enforcement duties while serving a diverse city.

Ideal candidates bring integrity, report-writing skills, and the ability to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays. A background in public service or military experience is valued.

Qualifications

• One year work experience in any field and/or military experience is desirable.
• Current enrollment or completion of a CA P.O.S.T.-approved academy is required or highly preferred.
• Bilingual fluency is not required; bilingual pay is available if fluent in English and another language.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve crime problems through community partnerships and proactive policing.
• Write clear reports, handle paperwork, and maintain accurate records.
• Willing to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Report writing

Public service mindset

Teamwork

Decision-making under pressure

Education

A.A. or B.A. degree

California P.O.S.T.-approved police training academy

Job description

The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to the community.

Salary listed does not include incentives, some of which are listed below: Incentive Pay Specialty Pay -Career Development Pay:

• Level 1: 5% * Level 2: 10% * Level 3: 15%
• Advanced Post: 2%
• Shift Differential: 5%
• Field Training Officer, Detective/Investigator, Motor Officer: 2.5%
• Bilingual: $535.95 or $267.98 depending on the level of fluency -K9 Officer, Helicopter Pilot: 5%

For more information on incentive pay, please see Articles IV, V & VI of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) Memorandum of Understanding for more information.

Police Officer Academy Graduates are initially assigned to a Field Training Officer Program for a minimum of 20 weeks; subsequently, they assume the full range of professional law enforcement duties.

Police Officers are key participants in a partnership of the City and community to identify and resolve crime problems affecting the quality of life of all residents.

This community support and the diversity of cultures in Santa Ana make it an exciting and demanding place to work.

CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL PERFORMERS:

Successful officers are characterized by the ability to make sound decisions which are based on fact, not emotion, quickly and repeatedly throughout the day. They demonstrate a strong sense of fairness and the ability to apply both the spirit and letter of the law within legal parameters of discretion. They embrace the principles of Community Oriented Policing by exhibiting a genuine concern for the safety of the community and the quality of life of its citizens, successful Police Officers are alert and ready to take action. They enjoy both working alone and as an integral part of a team effort.

Ideal candidates are proficient in writing reports and handling paperwork and willingly work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.

To be further considered, all applicants must meet all requirements defined by P.O.S.T. in addition to those set forth by our agency. One year work experience in any field, an A.A. or B.A. degree, and/or military experience is highly desirable.

Academy Graduate Requirements:

1. Successful completion of any California P.O.S.T. approved police training academy within 2.5 years. Please make sure you attach a copy of your academy graduation certificate to your online application (your application will be considered incomplete without this attachment)
2. Current enrollment in any California P.O.S.T.-approved police training academy. Successful completion of the academy by 1 week prior to the date of the consolidated testing date is required for further consideration. Please make sure you attach official proof of academy enrollment that indicates expected date of completion to your online application.

Bilingual fluency is not required at this time. Applicants interested in receiving bilingual pay must be fluent in both English and any one of the following languages:

• Spanish
• Vietnamese
• Samoan
• Hmong
• Korean
• Cambodian

All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online, as well as complete the supplemental questionnaire.

Exam and Screening Requirements

If you pass the initial application, supplemental questionnaire, and background screenings, and possess the most pertinent qualifications, in order to be placed on the eligible list, you must pass each of the following components (except the bilingual fluency exam):

1. FRONTLINE NATIONAL EXAMINATION: (qualifying) includes multiple-choice video simulations and computer administered test in which candidates must complete the following three test components: a video-based human relations test, report writing, and reading comprehension. The examination is administered by the National Testing Network. Candidates need a score of 60% or higher on the Video Section, and an overall score of 70% or higher to pass this examination. The City of Santa Ana is now accepting PELLETB scores from other agencies. The PELLETB exam must have been completed within one year of application date in order for scores to be used in lieu of the Frontline National Examination. The minimal acceptable score is 46. The next three selection components (Physical Agility Exam, Oral Interview Examination and Background Orientation) are all consolidated in one full day of testing.

2. PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAM: (qualifying) wil