Police Officer II (Lateral) *Hiring Bonus Eligible*

City of Madera; Madera (CA); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

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Hiring bonus

Résumé du poste

City of Madera is hiring for Police Officer I (entry level) and Police Officer II (senior level). Officers perform the full scope of law enforcement duties under general supervision and may promote after probation.

A 12-month probation for Police Officer I is typical, with potential advancement to Police Officer II upon successful completion. Applicants must meet qualifications and may be subject to polygraph, background, and medical evaluations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years full-time sworn law enforcement experience preferred (not required).
• California POST Basic Certificate required; valid CA driver’s license or ability to obtain.

Responsabilités

• Enforce public health, safety, and welfare; provide traffic enforcement and control.
• Carry out special assignments in police work; perform related duties as required.
• Under general supervision, perform the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties.

Formation

High school diploma

California POST Basic Certificate

College criminology/police science coursework

Valid California driver’s license

Description du poste

Candidates may qualify for a $35,000 hiring bonus, to be paid in 3 installments: $15,000 at hire, $10,000 at year 1 anniversary, and $10,000 at year 2 anniversary. Those participating in the Hiring Bonus Program are expected to make a 3-year commitment to the City of Madera. Please refer to the Hiring Bonus Program policy document published on the City's website at https://www.madera.gov/city-government/human-resources/salaries-benefits/ for details. Additionally, candidates demonstrating sufficient work experience may be placed at the top step of the assigned salary range if approved by the City Manager.

Under general supervision, performs tasks and duties related to the protection of public health, safety and welfare, and the enforcement of applicable federal, state and local laws; provides traffic enforcement and control; carries out special assignments in a particular phase of police work; performs other related duties as required.

The Police Officer I is the entry level class and the Police Officer II is the senior class in the Police Officer series. Both are responsible for performance of the full scope of assigned law enforcement duties and responsibilities, under general supervision.

The Police Officer I is distinguished from the Police Officer II in that the Police Officer I is the entry-level description in the professional Police Officer series. The Police Officer I serves a twelve month probationary period and is expected to promote to the senior level Police Officer II classification after successful completion of probation.

• A high school diploma, or equivalent
• Two (2) years full time work experience as a sworn law enforcement officer
• Successful completion of college coursework in criminology, police science, or a related field is desirable but not required
• Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license

Applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those persons who meet the necessary criteria will be called for an oral interview, which is weighted at 100%. Candidates who earn at least 70% on the interview will be recommended to the Civil Service Commission for inclusion on the employment eligibility list.

Persons selected for further consideration will be required to successfully pass a polygraph examination, background investigation and chief’s interview before being offered a conditional appointment. The offer is conditioned on successful completion of a thorough psychological assessment and medical evaluation (including a drug screen). Applicants must pass all elements to be considered for hire. The City Manager will make the final selection and appointment based on recommendation for hire by the Police Chief.

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at [phone].

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and must attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.