Police Officer II (Lateral) *Hiring Bonus Eligible*

Madera Police Department; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus Program

Job summary

The Madera Police Department is hiring lateral Police Officers in California. This role is eligible for a Hiring Bonus Program, up to $35,000 in three installments.

The organization seeks experienced sworn officers and requires possession of a California POST Basic Certificate and a valid Class C driver's license. The Police Officer I serves as entry level, with the II as senior; promotion follows after probation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years full-time sworn officer experience required.
• POST Basic Certificate required.
• College coursework in criminology or police science desirable.
• Valid Class C California driver's license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs tasks related to protection of public health, safety and welfare and enforcement of laws.
• Provides traffic enforcement and control.
• Carries out special assignments in police work; performs other related duties as required.
• Police Officer I is entry level; Police Officer II is senior level in the series; promotes after probation.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years full-time sworn officer experience

POST Basic Certificate

College coursework in criminology / police science (desirable)

Driver's license Class C (CA)

Job description

Now hiring lateral Police Officers! If you are an experienced sworn law enforcement officer in California, consider applying. This position is eligible for the City’s Hiring Bonus Program.

Candidate 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 athttps://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.

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.

• 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