Police Officer I

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS benefits (3% @ 50 / 2.7% @ 57)

Medical plans (HMO/PPO)

Dental plans (HMO/PPO)

Vision plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking a Police Officer I to protect life and property in assigned school district areas in a marked, radio-equipped vehicle. You will provide protective services and backup within the district boundaries.

Requirements include enrollment in a California POST approved municipal academy, a valid CA driver’s license, and successful background checks with medical and psychological screenings. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Progress toward California POST Academy completion.
• Knowledge of basic criminal justice coursework.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property in assigned school district areas.
• Provide police services and backup in a marked school police vehicle.
• Respond to incidents and enforce applicable laws within district.

Skills

POST Academy readiness

Education

Criminal justice coursework

Enrollment in California POST academy

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

A Police Officer I protects life and property in assigned geographic areas of the school district in a marked, caged, radio-equipped school police vehicle and provides protective school police services and back up activities in assigned geographic areas of the district.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to completion of applicable criminal justice courses in an accredited college and enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. approved municipal law enforcement training academy.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California POST Basic Academy Certificate / POST Academy waiver is required prior to offer of employment.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Prior to appointment, State law requires the successful passing of a thorough background check, including polygraph, chemical substance and medical testing, and psychological testing.
• Must be qualified to render basic first aid and CPR.

POSITION AND BENEFITS

The position is represented by the Police Officers' Association (POA) and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. The District provides a generous compensation and benefits package, including CalPERS 3%@50 for classic members or 2.7%@57 for new members (CalPERS members after 1/1/13), Six choices of medical plans, including HMO and PPO options through United HealthCare or Kaiser Permanente, Three choices of dental plans, including HMO and PPO options, Vision Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. The District pays the full cost of medical, dental, and vision care premiums for employees who work half time or more and their eligible dependents. A Retiree Medical Trust is provided.