Police Officer - Entry Level

Hillsborough Police Department; Hillsborough (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Hillsborough Police Department is seeking an entry-level Police Officer to perform law enforcement duties, assist citizens, and prevent crime in the Hillsborough area. The role requires graduation from a U.S. high school or equivalent, with college education preferred.

A valid California driver’s license by the time of hire is required, and candidates must meet vision and physical standards. Background checks, polygraph, and medical examinations are part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a U.S. High School or equivalent required.
• Additional college education preferred.
• Possession or ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service and takes action to resolve problems.
• Renders assistance to citizens in distress.
• Initiates investigation of criminal or suspicious activity.
• Makes arrests, issues citations, and issues warnings when appropriate.
• Enforces laws without bias.
• Conducts business license checks.
• Promotes crime prevention and distributes security information.
• Testifies accurately and honestly in court.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Police Officer - Entry Level

Perform law enforcement and crime prevention work, control traffic flow and enforce state and local regulations. Some essential duties are:

• Responds to calls for service and takes appropriate action to resolve problems
• Renders assistance to citizens in distress
• Initiates investigation of criminal or suspicious activity
• Makes arrests, issues citations, and gives warnings when appropriate
• Enforces all laws without bias
• Conducts business license checks
• Promotes crime prevention and disseminates security information
• Testifies accurately and honestly in court

Education: Graduation from a U.S. High School or equivalent is required. Additional education at the college level is preferred.

Licenses: Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid California driver’s license by the time of hire, and ability to maintain the valid license.

Physical Requirement: Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.

Vision Requirement

• 20/100 correctable to 20/30, with adequate depth perception and color vision. If soft contacts are worn, no limit on uncorrected distance visual acuity provided soft lenses have been worn for at least six months prior to the physical examination.

Background / Security Screening

• As part of the selection process, successful candidates will undergo a stringent background investigation which will include: confirming all information provided by the candidates, a polygraph test and psychological and medical examinations. Candidates may be disqualified at any point in this process.
• Felony Convictions: State and Federal Law require that all Police Officers be free from felony conviction and domestic violence.
• Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or resident aliens that are eligible and have applied for U.S. Citizenship.

Benefits

• 3% @ 50 retirement formula for PERS Classic members
• 2.7% @ 57 retirement formula for PERS New members
• The Town contributes 2-4% of base pay per month towards a Retirement Health Savings Account
• A choice of medical plans are available through PERS. The Town contributes up to the Blue Shield HMO premium
• $2500 per family member per year for dental, and $350 per family member per year for vision coverage
• The Town provides 100% Town-paid long term disability insurance
• $75,000 of life insurance
• Ten to twenty days annual vacation, based on length of service
• Holiday accrual of 96 hours per year
• Fourteen days of sick leave per year
• Employee Rental Assistance Program
• Incentive pay provided to officers who qualify in the following categories: Bilingual (5%), Night Shift Differential (5%), Motor Officer (5%), Detective (5%), SWAT Officer (5%), School Resource Officer (5%), Canine Officer (5%), Crime Prevention Specialist (5%), and Master Officer (2.5%).
• Incentive pay for POST certificate and education degrees
• Uniform allowance of $1000/yr
• Wellness reimbursement of up to $500 per year
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending (Section 125) plan, deferred compensation plan and credit union are also available

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

$9,259.03-$9,259.03 Monthly

Location

1600 Floribunda Ave Hillsborough, 94010

Category

Law Enforcement

Region

San Francisco/Peninsula

Close Date

Continuous or until 999 applicants

About Hillsborough

The Town of Hillsborough (pop. 11,574) is a residential community 13 miles south of San Francisco. Since its incorporation in 1910, the Town has been known for its rural charm and mild climate year round. Private and public schools in Hillsborough have been internationally and nationally recognized for academic excellence. The Town operates with a Council-Manager form of government. Residents voluntarily serve on the Citizens Communications Advisory Committee, Financial Advisory Committee, Administrative Hearing Panel and the Architecture and Design Review Board. The Town provides a full range of municipal services including police and fire protection, water delivery and wastewater collection.