POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL

City of Newport Beach; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

La ville de Newport Beach recrute pour le poste d'agent de police. Ce poste exige la possession d'un certificat CA POST Basic et inclut un processus de sélection rigoureux. Les candidats doivent réussir divers tests, dont une évaluation psychologique et médicale. Un bon état physique et moral est requis. Un diplôme de lycée est obligatoire, avec une formation supplémentaire en sciences policières souhaitable.

Benefits

Excellent package de bénéfices

Membre de CalPERS

Qualifications

• Doit avoir un certificat CA POST Basic.
• Expérience réussie dans une autre agence de maintien de l'ordre.
• Possède un permis de conduire valide de Californie.

Responsibilities

• Participer au processus de sélection comprenant des tests physiques et une vérification des antécédents.
• Travailler sous la supervision dans un département de police.
• Respecter les normes de moralité et de forme physique.

Skills

Good moral character

Physical fitness

Mental fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized training in police science, psychology, or public administration

Job description

Come join the Newport Beach Police Department!

This recruitment requires successful completion of a probation period and Training Program with a law enforcement agency and possession of a CA POST Basic Certificate. If you have completed a CA POST Academy but are not eligible for a CA POST Basic Certificate or Waiver, or if you are taking the first steps to become a Police Officer, please apply to the Police Officer Recruit & Academy Graduate/Academy Enrolled recruitment.

This recruitment may close at any time without advance notice. You are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis.

CANDIDATE ORIENTATION INFORMATION: Click the above link for more detailed information about the Police Officer recruiting process.

RETIREMENT: The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS. The employee will be enrolled in the PERS Safety coverage group and will be required to contribute 13.6% of pay toward the retirement benefit.

SELECTION COMPONENTS:

1. Application Screening - Pass/Fail. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed weekly. Candidates must submit verification of California POST Basic certificate (Lateral) along with a completed online application for consideration.
2. Interview - 100% of Overall Score. Tentatively scheduled monthly. Candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and may be invited to begin the background process as positions become available.
3. Physical Agility Test (PAT) - Pass/Fail. Tentatively scheduled monthly.

At the conclusion of testing, passing candidates will be placed on an eligible list. They may be invited to begin the background process after the list is certified. Candidates undergo an extensive background check, including polygraph, criminal history, credit history, driving record, military history, civil records, employment history, drug and alcohol screening, education, and references. Successful candidates may receive a conditional job offer contingent upon psychological and medical evaluations.

Please see the online job specification for detailed job duties and qualifications.

Experience: Successful completion of probation and Field Training at another law enforcement agency; current California POST Basic certificate.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College coursework or specialized training in police science, psychology, or public administration is highly desirable.

License/Certificate: Valid California driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements: Legally authorized to work in the U.S., minimum age 20.5 years, fingerprinting, good moral character, physical and mental fitness, and a clean criminal record.

All employees hired after January 1, 1999, shall not smoke or use tobacco products while on or off duty.

Disaster Service Worker: As per Government Code Section 3100, City employees may be asked to respond in a disaster.