Police Officer- Lateral & Academy Graduate

Fairfield Police Department; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Tuition reimbursement

Educational incentives

Take home vehicle

Uniform allowance

Gym on-site

Job summary

The Fairfield Police Department in California is seeking an Academy graduate or qualified former police officer to join as a Police Officer. You will perform sworn duties, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, and engage with the community to improve public safety.

Requirements include an associate degree or 60 semester units, POST cert within 3 years or enrollment, and a valid California driver’s license. A variety of educational and incentive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 60 semester units required at time of appointment.
• 36 semester credits credited for 4 years of active duty in U.S. Armed Services.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• POST Basic Police Academy certificate within 3 years or current enrollment and must be attached.

Responsibilities

• Perform sworn peace officer duties including protection of life and property.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations and arrest violators.
• Conduct investigations and perform related law enforcement duties.

Education

Associate's degree or 60 semester units

Job description

YOU MUST BE A POST ACADEMY GRADUATE, CURRENT, OR QUALIFYING FORMER POLICE OFFICER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

The Fairfield Police Department serves a diverse community and exists to improve the quality of life in Fairfield. The department is committed to working with our community members to solve problems together. Police Officers are expected to perform a wide variety of sworn peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property; to maintain order and preserve peace; to provide assistance to the public; to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; respond to emergency and non-emergency situations; arrest violators of the law; to conduct investigations and perform other related duties.

To learn more about Fairfield PD, visit http://www.joinffpd.com/ or contact the Police Personnel unit at [phone]. This recruitment is open and continuous and may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Spanish speaking candidates encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Hiring Incentive - $20,000
• $5,000 (at time of hire)
• $5,000 (after probation completion)
• $5,000 (completion of 2nd yr of service)
• $5,000 (completion of 3rd yr of service)
• Participation in the CalPERS Retirement System
• Class PERS members retain 3% at 50 formula
• Holiday Pay-5.38% premium for scheduled holidays
• Educational Incentives
• 2.0% for POST Intermediate Certificate
• 3.5% for POST Advanced Certificate
• 2.5% for Associate's Degree
• 5.0% for Bachelor's Degree
• Longevity Incentive up to 7.5% (based upon years of service)
• City contribution to 457 deferred compensation plan - $ 150 per month
• City contribution to Retirement Health Savings Plan - $ 100 per month
• Bilingual Pay for qualifying languages
• Uniform Allowance - $1,250/year
• Initial uniforms and equipment provided upon hire
• Tuition Reimbursement - $6,000/year
• Night shift differential available for FTO’s
• Personally assigned take home vehicle program for employees who live within 6o minutes of Fairfield
• Generous contributions to medical, dental and vision plans
• State of the art indoor range and training facility, including indoor range, force option simulator, defensive tactics room, and classrooms.
• Gym available to employees for on-duty use

NOTE: The maximum posted salary includes all incentives (except hiring bonus incentive) plus proficiency pay.

WORKING CONDITIONS

On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a sworn Police Officer's job; involves extensive public contact often in high stress and emotionally charged situations. May be exposed to physical and verbal abuse, or combative suspects, where considerable self-control must be exercised. Work may include substantial periods of time exposed to various weather conditions (including extreme heat and rain), irritants and allergens. Must be able to work nights and weekends, and a 12-hour rotational shift, subject to callouts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk or in patrol vehicle; walk and stand during patrol activities; bend squat and kneel during inspection of crime scene or conducting searches; run, climb stairs and/or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation. Continuously wear a utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently lift, carry, drag, pull, push, persons or objects weighing at least 160 pounds or less. Work may require considerable physical exertion and exposure to inclement weather, toxic substances, and hazards associated with driving and/or directing traffic. Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes, normal color vision and hearing acuity are required. Incumbents must meet any other criteria mandated by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST).

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision from a Police Sergeant.ACADEMY GRADUATE:

Experience

None required. However, some experience in law enforcement work is preferred.

Education

An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, business administration, public administration or related field or 60 semester units from an accredited college or university is required at time of appointment to Police Officer. Appointment to Police Officer occurs after graduation from a POST certified police academy.

• College credits earned while attending the police academy may be applied toward the 60 semester unit's requirement.
• Candidates may be credited with 36 semester credits for a minimum of 4 years of active duty in the U.S. Armed Services (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Space Force and Coast Guard).

Licenses and/or Certificates

• Possession of a valid Class C California State Driver's License is required. Possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process
• Possession of a valid California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate dated within 3 years or proof of current enrollment in a California P.O.S.T. Police Academy is required and must be attached to your application.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
• Must be lawfully able to possess a firearm.
• Must be free of felony or serious misdemeanor convictions.
• Must be legally eligible for employment in the United States.

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year employment as a full-time paid Peace Officer with a P.O.S.T. approved California law enforcement agency is required.

Education

An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, psychology, business administration, public administration or related field or 60 semester units from an accredited college or university is required.

Candidates may be