Police Officer - Current Academy Cadet

Gilroy Police Department; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

State of the Art Training andEquipment

On-site Work Out Facility

Job summary

The Gilroy Police Department invites applications for the Police Officer Trainee position, with a flat monthly salary of $8,467.43 while attending the P.O.S.T. Basic Academy. Academy graduates earn $136,326–$182,220 annually, with additional pay for holidays, bilingual skills, and education.

Uniform allowance and other incentives are described in the posting. Current cadets may apply; after graduation, officers patrol, respond to emergencies, and pursue specialty assignments such as

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass a physical agility test.
• Must meet P.O.S.T. medical standards for a peace officer.
• Must pass P.O.S.T. background checks including polygraph, DOJ, FBI, and firearms clearance.
• Basic academy enrollment allowed; must graduate before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Attend and graduate from a California P.O.S.T. basic academy.
• After graduation, patrol an assigned beat and enforce laws; respond to calls.
• Investigate, report, and take enforcement actions; engage with community.

Job description

POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE

$8,467.43 per month (Flat salary while attending the P.O.S.T Basic Police Academy)

Police Officer - Academy Graduate $136,326 - $182,220* Potential Compensation

Holiday Pay – 7.01%

Bilingual pay – 5%

Education pay (up to) – 7.5%

Annual Uniform pay $1400 (Base Annual Salary $112,899 - $151,301*)

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

Applications will be continuously reviewed.

Oral board interviews may be scheduled at any time.

REIMAGINE YOUR JOURNEY

WHAT YOU GAIN AS A MEMBER OF GILROY PD

• Competitive Salary
• State of the Art Training and Equipment
• On-site Work Out Facility

Specialty Assignments

• Investigations
• Traffic/Motors
• Anti-Crime Team
• County Task Forces
• Field Training Officer
• SWAT/HNT
• K-9 and Mounted Units
• Bike Unit
• Crime Scene Investigations
• Peer Support Team
• Honor Guard
• Unmanned Aerial Systems

IF YOU HAVE

• The drive to be a top performer in a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy
• The ability to reimagine and embrace contemporary modern policing practices
• The willingness to be a part of police technology advances
• The drive to employ effective and meaningful change in Gilroy
• An engaging philosophy and the ability to build relationships with community members from diverse backgrounds
• A strong and compassionate work ethic
• The ability to adapt to a changing environment
• A self-accountable attitude and approach to your work
• A heart for community service
• The desire to be a role model for youth in our community
• An aspiration to be part of an innovative team environment
• The desire to work in a busy and pro-active department
• Integrity and loyalty

YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THE GILROY POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOIN OUR TEAM

ABOUT THE POSITION

The City of Gilroy is recruiting for the position of Police Officer – Current Academy Cadet. The Gilroy Police Department is located 28 miles south of San Jose, in Santa Clara County, and serves a diverse population base of approximately 60,000 residents. The Gilroy Police Department (GPD) provides 24 hours patrol services responding to public safety calls for service and implementing crime suppression, conducting investigations, traffic enforcement and accident investigation and solving civil conflicts, arresting suspects and engaging in directed patrol missions to prevent or reduce crime in order to protect life and property for the citizens of Gilroy.

The Mission of the Gilroy Police Department is: Providing excellent public safety services in partnership with the community.

The Vision of the Gilroy Police Department is: The men and women of the Gilroy Police Department are dedicated to courageously ensuring the safety of our community.

The Core Values are: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability.

*Additional steps (Step F and Step G) included in the salary range listed above are available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service (StepF), ten years of service (StepG), one year at the prior step, and good performance evaluation. Placement in the StepA–StepE portion of the salary range is based on years of directly related police officer work experience.While in the Academy:

• Attend, fully participate in, successfully complete and graduate from a California P.O.S.T. approved basic police academy.
• Successfully perform all related learning, both academic and physical (defensive tactics, firearms, driving, etc.), and testing activities.
• Care for and maintain departmental equipment.
• Attend all academy courses and training in accordance with the academy schedule which may include varied days and/or hours.
• Report criminal activity.
• Perform in specialized functions when assigned.
• Participate in related training programs.
• May be required to speak in front of community groups.
• May do research into law, policies, and related matters.
• May be subject to recall/call-out.
• Perform related work as required.

After Graduation:

• Under general direction of a police supervisor, patrol an assigned beat in the enforcement of law and order; protects life and property; maintain a calm and safe community.
• Perform mobile patrol or fixed post in an assigned area for the prevention of crime and the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations.
• Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, offenses and damage to property
• Make arrests and take law enforcement action as appropriate.
• Respond to pages, radio, and telephone dispatches.
• Note and report traffic hazards, assist in controlling traffic at scenes of emergencies.
• Give verbal warning, issue citations and serve warrants.
• Work with juveniles.
• Intervene in private or public disputes to protect the public.
• Appear in court.
• Investigate complaints.
• Request medical attention for victims, citizens and suspects when necessary.
• Interview persons whose actions are suspicious.
• May transport prisoners.
• May ride motorcycle.
• Provide first aid.
• Care for and maintain departmental equipment.
• Work an assigned shift with varied days and/or hours.
• Conduct follow-up investigations.

Current Academy Cadet: Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate, and completion of a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy. Applications will be accepted from candidates currently enrolled in a Basic Police Academy, however Basic P.O.S.T. academy must be successfully completed before appointment.

Be at least 21 years of age.

Pass a physical agility test.

Be able to meet the current Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) medical standards for a peace officer and be free from any physical condition which might adversely affect the exercise of power as a peace officer.

Pass P.O.S.T. background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, an extensive Department of Justice criminal record check, an FBI check and a firearms clearance.

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