Police Officer Recruit / Trainee

Palos Verdes Estates, CA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Palos Verdes Estates is seeking a dedicated Police Officer to enforce laws and maintain public safety. Responsibilities include patrolling the city, responding to emergencies, and conducting investigations. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma, with a preference for those who have completed a POST-Certified Basic Police Academy.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Graduation from high school required.
• Experience involving public contact preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce City, County, and State laws.
• Patrol City area and respond to calls.
• Conduct investigations and gather evidence.

Skills

Judgment

Quick thinking

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

POST-Certified Basic Police Academy

Job description

The Police Officer, working under the direction of the Chief of Police and / or the Police Captain, enforces laws and ordinances to prevent crime, protect life and property, and maintain peace and order.

Duties

• The Police Officer enforces City, County, and State laws.
• Patrols the City area in a radio car and on foot.
• Answers calls for the protection of life and private property.
• Conducts preliminary follow-up investigations of burglaries, thefts, holdups, accidents, and deaths.
• Gathers, preserves, and analyzes facts and evidence.
• Directs traffic.
• Stops drivers who are operating vehicles or trucks in violation of laws.
• Warns drivers against unlawful practices, issues citations, and makes arrests; interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects.
• Testifies in court; serves warrants and subpoenas; prepares reports.
• Investigates suspicious persons and circumstances.
• Gives information and direction to the public.
• Attends police and fire scenes or other public gatherings to assist in the protection of life and property.
• Handles radio, dispatch, and other similar duties.
• May undertake such special duties as K-9 Officer.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age; graduation from high school; at least two years of responsible work experience involving public contact. Must have a valid California Class "C" driver's license. Must have graduated or be currently attending a POST-Certified Basic Police Academy.

Abilities :

• Understand and interpret laws, rules, and other written materials.
• Judge situations and people accurately.
• Think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Operate standard radio system; employ principles and practices of law enforcement work, including patrol, investigation, custody, and identification.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical Requirements :

Good physical condition, free from physical defects which would interfere with performance of the position, much of which may be spent on foot. Heights and weights must be proportionate. An examination will be conducted to determine mental and emotional stability of candidates, and also for physical agility and stamina. Hearing : normal. Color vision : normal. Visual acuity : not less than 20 / 70 in each eye uncorrected, corrected to 20 / 20 in the better eye and not less than 20 / 30 in the lesser eye.

The City of Palos Verdes Estates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job description includes a list of ADA essential job duties performed by the classification. This job description is reflective of common job duties but does not contain every possible task performed by each individual employee assigned to this classification. Palos Verdes Estates shall provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the City Manager or authorized designate.

Academy Graduates / Currently Attending Applicants :

Must have graduated or is currently attending a P.O.S.T. approved Academy.

Please note : Those individuals that have not yet enrolled in an Academy, must apply to the Police Officer (Entry- Level) job opening.

Additional Information

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

APPLICATION PROCESS : Applications must be filled out completely and clearly show that the qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligible List, or discharge from employment. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a standard City application form. All application materials become the property of the City of Palos Verdes Estates and are not returnable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY : The City of Palos Verdes Estates does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, disability status, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, or other protected class in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES : Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are encouraged to apply for City employment. Those who require a reasonable accommodation to take a test as part of the selection process must make such a request to the Personnel Department, in writing, at least three working days prior to the date of the testing procedure. Individuals requesting accommodation in the testing process will be required to provide documentation of such need.

FINGERPRINTING : Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION : Employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of a medical examination which includes drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive positions. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit their jobs or give notice to their current employers until they are determined to be medically qualified.

POSSESSION OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE : Employees in classifications requiring possession of a valid California driver's license will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice program, which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects the driving record.

LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION : All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath or affirmation prior to actual employment.

EMERGENCY SERVICE : All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD : Employees appointed to positions in the classified service are required to serve a probationary period of not less than twelve months. All other employees are considered at-will and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

The listing below represents basic benefits offered to employees appointed to regular full time positions :

Health Insurance

The City offers a generous benefit package for full-time employees and effective July 1, 2019, City paid insurance up to $1,673 / month toward a cafeteria health plan for employees and dependents.

Medical : Blue Shield EPO or PPO plans or Kaiser HMO.

Dental : Metlife PPO or HMO plans

Vision : Plan through VSP (City pays 100% of the employee; employee covers dependents)

Mental Health (EAP) : An employee Assistance (EAP) plan available including a phone line, counseling, financial and legal consultations

Life and AD&D and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Employees have the option to contribute to the City's IRS 125 Tax-Saver Plan which allows employees to save tax dollars on medical expenses and childcare expenses.

Retirement

CalPERS : Full-time employees will be enrolled in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees shall pay their entire statutory share of required retirement contributions. There shall be no employer paid member contribution on behalf of any employee

New members", as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA), which include employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. Three year average final compensation. Sworn PEPRA - 2.7% @ 57

Classic Members," as defined by PEPRA, which include new employees either subject to reciprocity or not considered "new members". Sworn Classic 3% @ 50

Deferred Compensation :

Employees may participate in the voluntary pre-tax savings programs (457, 457 Roth and / or 401a) offered through ICMA (employee contribution only).

Other

• 4 / 10 Work Week

Education Pay

Longevity Pay

96 Vacation Hours

The minimum age requirement at the time of appointment is age 21. Do you meet this requirement?

ACADEMY GRADUATE / ATTENDEEAre you an Academy Graduate / Attendee who has not yet obtained a BASIC P.O.S.T. Certificate, which requires you to have served 1 year as a full-time peace officer?

For ACADEMY GRADUATE / ATTENDEE applicants only (you answered 'yes' above).What Academy did or are you attending?

For ACADEMY GRADUATE / ATTENDEE applicants only (you answered 'yes' to Question #2).What type of Academy did or are you attending?

• Intensive Format
• Modular Format

For ACADEMY GRADUATE / ATTENDEE applicants only (you answered 'yes' to Question #2).What was or is your potential Academy graduation date?

If you are currently separated from a sworn Peace Officer position with a California law enforcement agency within the last 36 months, please choose the option that best describes your reason for leaving :

• I am not currently employed with a California law enforcement agency, and have separated due to termination or resignation in lieu of termination.
• I am not currently employed with a California law enforcement agency, and have separated due to layoff.
• I am not currently employed with a California law enforcement agency, and have separated due to release from probationaly period.
• I am not currently employed with a California law enforcement agency, and have separated due to voluntary resignation.
• N / A. I am not currently, nor have I been, employed as a Sworn Peace Officer with a California law enforcement agency within the last 36 months.
• N / A I am currently employed as a Sworn Peace Officer with a California law enforcement agency.

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