Police Officer - Reserve

City of Clearlake; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home vehicle

Health insurance

Shift differential

Job summary

City of Clearlake Police Department seeks a highly responsible Police Officer II to patrol designated areas, enforce traffic laws, and respond to emergencies. You will conduct investigations, collect evidence, and prepare detailed reports, working with a team to uphold public safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and ongoing POST training. Advancement potential and comprehensive benefits are offered in this full-time role with opportunities for leadership and specialized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age.
• Current POST Academy enrollment or completion.

Responsibilities

• Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order.
• Respond to general public service calls and complaints.
• Investigate crimes and gather evidence.
• Prepare reports on arrests and incidents.
• Direct traffic at events and emergencies.

Skills

Public safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision to perform a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; to conduct and participate in general investigations of crimes, accidents, and cases involving public morals and welfare; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of that Department.

A completed POST Personal History Statement (PHS) must be attached to this application. The form can be found at: https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/2-251-phsPeaceOfficers.doc

This is the full journey level in the Police Officer class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Police Officer I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, are fully aware of the operating procedures and polices of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II LEVEL are normally filled by advancement for the Police Officer I level. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience which allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Police Officer II level.

May exercise functional and technical supervision over less experienced staff.

Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes; enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; check building for physical security.

Respond to general public service calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil, complains property control, automobile accidents, robberies, related misdemeanors and felony incidents.

Collect, process, photograph, and present evidence including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence.

Enforce traffic laws and ordinances check speed with radar issue warnings and citations.

Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations.

Conduct traffic accident analyses and general traffic surveys; conduct investigations of serious injury and fatality traffic accidents.

Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigations of offenses.

Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public; take an active role in areas of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.

Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.

Serve writs, warrants, and subpoenas within the department and with outside agencies; remain current on laws and procedures required for processing.

Investigate crimes; gather and preserve evidence; interview victims, complaints and witness; identify and interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and present evidence in court.

May serve as Field Training Officer as assigned; train new officers on departmental policies, procedures and activities.

May conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, child sexual and physical abuse, auto theft, white collar crime, and narcotics; conduct convert and undercover investigations as assigned; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.

High school diploma or GED.

18 years of age.

Currently attending a P.O.S.T. Academy or completion of a P.O.S.T. Academy.

Retirement

• 3% @ 50 for "classic" PERS members
• 2.7% @ 57 for new members
• PERS sick leave conversion

Accelerated Merit Increase Program

• Top Step as Soon as 3 Years
• Merit Increase Eligibility: 1 Year, 18 months, 2 Years & 3 Years

Take Home Car

• Assigned vehicle program
• Take home vehicle program

Shift Differential

• Graveyard Shift - 5%

POST Certificate

• Intermediate - 5%
• Advanced - 2.5% additional, for total of 7.5%

Special Assignment

• 5% while performing special assignment duties. Max of 10% for multiple special assignments.

Job Titles

• Traffic Officer
• Canine Officer
• Field Training Officer
• Watch Commander
• Police Corporal
• Detective

Bi-Lingual Pay

• 2.5% for speaking another language
• 2.5% for writing another language.

Longevity Pay

• 5 Years - 1%
• 11 Years - 7%
• 6 Years - 2%
• 12 Years - 8%
• 7 Years - 3%
• 13 Years - 9%
• 8 Years - 4%
• 14 Years - 10%
• 9 Years - 5%
• 15 Years - 11%
• 10 Years - 6%

Health Insurance

• City contribution - 80% of premium
• Employee contribution - 20% of premium

Life Insurance

$50,000 life insurance policy. Additional $100,000 line of duty benefit for sworn employees.

Vacation Leave

80 hours per year, increasing incrementally to 160 hours per year at 19 years of service.

Bereavement Leave

40 hours

Holidays

Monthly payment equal to 11/12ths of a day's salary at straight time.

Uniform Allowance

City will provide initial uniforms and equipment as iisted in current MOU.

Education

• Tuition and book reimbursement for higher education up to $600 per year, or,
• Safety Education Loan Forgiveness (SELF) program up to $10,000 toward bachelor's or other advanced degree (master's or doctorate).

Equipment Loan Program

No interest loan to non-probationary officers for purchasing work-related equipment. No larger than $500 at a time and repaid on a monthly basis over a period not to exceed one year.

01

Are you a graduate of OR currently enrolled in a POST Basic Academy?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a graduate of OR currently enrolled in a POST Module I academy?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a graduate of OR currently enrolled in a POST Module II academy?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a graduate of OR currently enrolled in a POST Module III academy?

• Yes
• No

05

I have completed and attached a POST Personal History Statement (PHS) to this application. The form can be found at: https://post.ca.gov/portals/0/post_docs/publications/2-251-phsPeaceOfficers.doc

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that if I do not attach a completed POST Personal History Statement (PHS) to this application, my application will not be considered for employment purposes?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question