POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

City of Long Beach; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city as a Police Officer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining public safety and order. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community, respond to emergencies, and ensure the enforcement of laws. The city values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. With a competitive hiring bonus and various recruitment incentives, this role not only promises a fulfilling career but also supports your growth and development in law enforcement. If you are ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus

Housing Subsidies

Childcare Subsidies

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to make sound decisions and endure physical activity.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to maintain law and order.
• Investigates traffic accidents and suspicious conditions.
• Prepares evidence and appears in court.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Physical Fitness

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Coursework in Related Field

Job description

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Accepting online applications only. Apply online 24 hours a day, beginning February 22, 2019. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice.

DESCRIPTION

Accepting online applications only. Apply online 24 hours a day, beginning February 22, 2019. Filing will remain open until vacancies are filled. Filing may close without further notice.
This classification qualifies for Recruitment Incentives including a $30,000 hiring bonus, $1000 a month in housing and/or childcare subsidies for a combined total of up to $78,000 in recruitment incentives. For more information on the City of Long Beach's Recruitment Incentive Program please click here .

To learn more about salary and benefits click here .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Patrols an assigned area by car, foot, or motorcycle to maintain law and order; regulates traffic; responds to radio and telephone dispatches; investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents and complaints; makes arrests, guards prisoners and questions suspects; issues citations and serves subpoenas and warrants; investigates or assists in investigating vice conditions, crimes reported or persons arrested; prepares evidence and appears in court; administers first aid and renders assistance to the injured; reports unsafe or hazardous conditions; prepares log of activities and keeps records; may act as radio dispatcher or jailer; assists in administrative and operational activities; and performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Applicants must meet one of the following optionsA, B or C:

A. California Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year in the State of California as a Peace Officer, as defined by California Penal Code Sections 830, 830.1, and 830.2 and possession of a valid Basic POST Certificate issued by the State of California (proof required) *.

OR
B. Out of State Applicants: Currently employed full-time for at least one continuous year of sworn general law enforcement experience and possession of the Basic Course Waiver (BCW) from the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) (proof required) *.
OR
C. Reserve Officer Applicants: Current status as a reserve officer in the State of California, possession of POST Level 1 certificate issued by the State of California (proof required) and completion of 2,000 paid or volunteer hours working in a patrol capacity responding to a wide range of general calls for service.


Additional Requirements to File:

• U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Twenty-one years of age or older.
• A valid driver's license.
• U.S. Citizenship or have applied for citizenship.
• Citizenship must be granted within three years of appointment.
• No felony convictions.
• Possess good observation, writing, communication and human relation skills.
• Possess good leadership and public service qualities.
• Ability to make sound decisions; read, comprehend and retain technical training materials; endure periods of strenuous physical activity requiring good balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance and strength.
• Ability to be compassionate, culturally sensitive, and non-discriminatory to a diverse population.
• Ability to exercise tact using excellent interpersonal skills, solve problems, and demonstrate good mediation skills during highly confrontational situations.

*Proof of required documents, such as Basic POST certificate, Basic Course Waiver, POST Level 1 Certificate, or DD - 214 Member 4 for Veteran's Credit, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Recent college coursework in related field is desirable. Bilingual skills in English/Spanish or English/Southeast Asian languages are highly desirable

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application Packet.....................................Qualifying

This selection procedure will be conducted using a non-competitive process. Applications are evaluated based on training, experience, education, certificates and/or licenses. There is no examination.

This is a continuous eligible list, which will expire in six months, but may be extended.All applicants meeting the minimum requirements to file will be placed on the eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran's Credit first and then in the order in which applications were filed. The continuous eligible list will expire in six months but may be extended. Eligible lists may be established periodically.

Individuals identified as the best-qualified applicants will be called to participate in the final selection procedure administered by the Police Department.

After a conditional offer of employment, all prospective employees must pass a thorough background investigation and a job-related medical examination. In addition, physical ability, polygraph and psychological examinations will be given.

If you do not receive notification, four (4) weeks after filing, contact the Civil Service Department at [phone].

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

This information is available in an alternativeformat by request at [phone].If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil ServiceDepartment two (2) business days prior to the test at [phone].For hearing impaired, call [phone].
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
F23NN-19B KRR 2/20/2019

Employer City of Long Beach

Department Police - (CL) Address Civil Service Department
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802