Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Pleasant Hill; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

CalPERS retirement

Uniform allowance

Sick leave

Vacation

Holidays 14 per year

Educational expense reimbursement

Bilingual pay

Job summary

City of Pleasant Hill invites applications for Police Officer (lateral and entry-level). The position offers a competitive salary range: $8,419 to $11,416 per month, plus incentives up to $13,128 monthly and a $20,000 lateral signing bonus. The department emphasizes community service, teamwork, and a family-like environment.

Applicants must meet POST requirements and be at least 21. Comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at appointment.
• Must meet California POST screening manual requirements.
• Must have passed, or be able to pass, the POST Basic Entry Level written exam with a minimum T-Score of 48.

Education

High school diploma

30 college units

Job description

Police Officer: $8,419 to $11,416/month

Compensation up to $13,128 with incentives; $20,000 Lateral signing bonus

Are you interested in working for a department that receives strong support from the community, local government and administration? Do you want to work where you are appreciated internally and externally and where your work will make a difference? Pleasant Hill Police Department is recruiting for lateral and entry-level officers who understand and are committed to community service and teamwork. We value our officers and their contributions, strive to create a family environment, and require excellent service. If this is what you are looking for in an agency, please consider applying with us. We offer a competitive salary, a strong package of incentives, and a $20,000 signing bonus for lateral officers.

Education

Lateral Candidates - High school diploma and 30 units of college-level course work.

Application & Selection Process

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment, meet the physical requirements set in the California P.O.S.T. screening manual, and must have passed (within the last 12 months) or be able to pass the P.O.S.T. Basic Entry Level written exam with a minimum T-Score of 48.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Initial screening of applicants will be based on quality of experience, education and training. Those selected will be subject to an interview, a thorough background check, a physical examination, drug screen, psychological evaluation, and polygraph. Failure to achieve a qualifying score on any portion of the selection process will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

The City of Pleasant Hill offers a comprehensive benefits program. For detailed benefit information, please review the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Pleasant Hill Police Association.

• Health/Medical Benefit: Choice of coverage with Kaiser or Health Net. The City pays 80% of monthly premiums at each coverage level. In lieu of medical coverage, the City will contribute $400 (employee only coverage) or $500 (employee + 1 coverage) or $600 (family coverage) into a MissionSquare 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Dental & Vision: City-paid for employee and eligible dependents.
• CalPERS Retirement: Enrollment in 3% @ 55 (Classic Member) or 2.7% @ 57 (PEPRA New Member).
• MissionSquare Deferred Compensation & Roth IRA Plans: Voluntary plans available.
• Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan: City contributes $100.45 /month.
• Life Insurance: City-paid life insurance coverage ($50,000).
• Long Term Disability: City-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Medicare: Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare with employer match.
• Flexible Spending Account (Section 125 Plan): Dependent care and out-of-pocket medical costs may be paid on a pre-tax basis.
• ScholarShare 529: College Savings Plan available to all employees.
• Wellness: Program that offers fitness classes, annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential and voluntary benefit provided to all employees, includes counseling and referral services.
• Uniform Allowance: $1,512 per year, adjusted annually per cost of living.
• Special Compensation: 5% Shift Differential Pay; Acting Pay rate included in OT Rate; Master Officer/Corporal/Sergeant Program: 5% Pay Differential after achieving the Master Officer Program criteria.
• Special Duty Assignment Pay: Crisis Intervention Team (2.5%), Professional Standards Sergeant (2.5%), Community Resource Officer and School Resource Officer (5%); Evidence/Forensics (2.5%), Detective (5%); Canine Officer and Motorcycle Officer (special extra hourly rate).
• Educational Degree Incentive: 5% Bachelor’s Degree; 7.5% MA/MS Degree.
• POST Certificate: 1.25% Intermediate Certificate; 2.5% Advanced Certificate; (non-cumulative).
• Educational Expense Reimbursement: City will reimburse for tuition, books and technology upgrades up to $500 per semester or quarter.
• Bilingual Pay: $75/month, eligible employees.
• On Duty Exercise Program: 1 hour per shift.
• Holidays: City recognizes 14 paid holidays per year.
• Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of one day per month, with no maximum accrual.
• Vacation: Earned at the rate of one day per month in the first year, increasing with service years; Lateral accrual rate may include years of service at former agency.
• The City does not participate in Social Security.