Police Officer Recruit/Lateral

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

Job description

$10,000 Bonus Incentive

Positions hired in the Police Officer Recruit & Police Officer Lateral class may be eligible for up to a $10,000 bonus incentive.

REVISED SALARY

Police Officer Recruit:
$39.73 - $48.30 Hourly
$6,887.00 - $8,372.00 Monthly
$82,644.00 - $100,464.00 Annually

Police Officer Lateral:
$47.70 - $57.98 Hourly
$8,268.00 - $10,050.00 Monthly
$99,216.00 - $120,600.00 Annually

The City offers premium pay, special assignment pay, and professional development incentive pay.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, on a regular or assigned shift, to perform general police work in the prevention of crime and the enforcement of law and order; work closely with the community to preserve the peace and promote public safety; perform traffic enforcement and control; carry out special assignments in specialized phases of police work; and to perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Police Officer Recruit: This class represents the sworn entry-level police officer with minimal to no prior police officer experience. Incumbents train and prepare with a field training officer for the police effort to maintain law and order.

Police Officer Lateral: This class is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit by the required Basic Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certificate and possession of two (2) years of work experience as a Peace Officer.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES REQUIRED

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.
• Possession of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Regular Basic Course Police Academy Certificate completed within the last three (3) years, or documentation from a certified POST California Police Academy of acceptance or enrollment to graduate with a Regular Basic Course Certificate within twelve (12) months from the documentation date.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• None required for Police Officer Recruit.
• Two (2) years experience as a sworn law enforcement officer for Police Officer Lateral.

POST PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS

• Must comply with all POST California Peace Officer minimum selection standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Job functions are performed in an office, outdoor, and driving environments; regularly exposed to outdoor cold and hot temperatures, and inclement weather conditions; confined spaces; exposure to life threatening situations; extensive public contact; moderate to loud noise levels; and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
• Physical fitness sufficient to bend, twist, turn, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, crawl, sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring strength and stamina; heavy work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Corrected vision to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other eye; constant use of overall vision; frequent reading of documents and reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively in loud environments and distinguish various sounds.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and manipulate equipment.
• Attend periodic evening meetings or meetings outside of regularly scheduled shift; travel within and out of City to attend meetings; subject to mandatory overtime, work rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. The position will be open until filled. Applications must be submitted online at www.cityofclovis.com.

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position.

This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER