Police Recruit

City of Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove (CA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

17 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERS retirement

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

City of Pacific Grove's Police Department seeks a trainee to begin as a non-sworn recruit, entering POST-certified academy training. This entry-level role emphasizes learning under supervision, with eventual promotion to sworn officer upon successful completion. Trainees work under department policies and must complete tests and background checks.

You will join a dedicated team serving a community of 15,522 residents, with full support for safety initiatives and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age at appointment.
Must be a U.S. citizen at appointment.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
Must possess a High School diploma, a GED, or higher degree.
Must be fingerprinted through local, state, and national systems.
Must pass background investigation and polygraph.
Must be free of conditions affecting peace officer powers.
Must be willing to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must pass POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) and WSTB tests.

Responsibilities

Attend a California POST basic police academy for training.
During training, incumbents do not have police powers.
Assist in Records, crime prevention, data collection, and transportation of people/materials.
Promotion to sworn Police Officer requires successful academy completion and review.
Upon promotion, begin a one-year probationary period.

Skills

Legal knowledge of laws and regs

Observation and memory

Interpersonal communication

Written reports

Firearm safety

Interviewing

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

THE COMMUNITY: The Police Department commitment to excellence, respect, professionalism, and integrity through collaborative community partnerships promotes a high quality of life in our town locals refer to as \"P.G.\" Our town shares borders with the Del Monte Forest, the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay, Pebble Beach, and Monterey which boasts of a fully accessible 3.5 mile coastline, stunning pine and oak forests, scenic 18-hole municipal golf links, the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the west coast, Asilomar State Park and Beach, award-winning Natural History Museum, several municipal parks to include the coastal Recreation Trail, and a quaint downtown area. The Pacific Grove Police Department is a service-oriented agency that provides full-service policing, 24/7, to the community of 15,522 residents. Unquestionably, the officers and support staff have mastered what so many agencies strive to achieve – the ability to provide exceptional public safety service, at the same time, serve as ambassadors for this idyllic community. Pride, dedication, and community spirit are very strong and both the business and residential communities have great support for the Department. The agency’s authorized strength is 23 sworn officers; and supporting the Department are 11 professional staff members. In recent years, the Pacific Grove Police Department has made substantial improvements to its operations and community connections. SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, attends an approved California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) basic police academy to be trained in the technical knowledge, skills, and physical capabilities required to perform police service; performs related duties as required.

Application & Selection

Applications submitted through must include the following:

Completed City of Pacific Grove Application

Resume

Certificates showing applicant has passed POST Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLTB) AND POST Physical Agility Test WSTB. To register and view testing dates, go online to www.theacademy.ca.gov.

Need to test. To learn more about the testing process and to register, go to: https://theacademy.ca.gov/tests

PLEASE NOTE: Applications mis sing any one of the three components above will not be accepted for consideration. In order to be considered, PELLTB T-scores must be 50 or higher, and WSTB scores of 384 or higher.

Responsibilities

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: This is a non-sworn, training level classification in the Police Department. Incumbents will attend a basic police academy for training and California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). During the training, incumbents do not have police powers and are subject to the rules and regulations of the City of Pacific Grove Police Department and the academy attended. Trainees may be assigned non-safety duties in the Police Department such as assisting in Records; crime prevention; collecting information and data; transporting people and materials, etc. Promotion to a sworn Police Officer position is contingent upon successful completion of the basic academy and the final review of the Police Chief. Upon promotion to Police Officer, incumbents will begin a new one-year probationary period.

Typical Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of appointment.

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License at the time of appointment.

Must possess a High School diploma, a G.E.D. certificate, and/or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited school, college, or university.

Must be fingerprinted through local, state, and national systems for the disclosure of criminal records.

Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough backgrounds investigation, including a polygraph examination.

Must be found free of any physical, emotional, or mental conditions that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers.

Must be willing to work evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Must provide proof POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) Written Exam and the Physical Agility WSTB Exams were successfully passed.

Skill in

Understanding, interpreting, and applying State and local laws and regulations, department policies and procedures, and other technical literature pertaining to law enforcement;

Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency or hazardous situations and adopt and effective course of action.

Observing and remembering facts and details of incidents.

Following oral and written instruction.

Learning to operate firearms safely and skillfully;

Obtaining information through interview, interrogation, and observation.

Writing clear and accurate reports.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Communicating verbally in a clear and effective manner.

Dealing tactfully and effectively with a wide range of different individuals and groups from the community.

Supplemental Information

Must maintain a valid California Driver's License.

Health Insurance: Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage offered to employees and dependents.

Life Insurance: $75,000 death benefit

Supplemental Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans

Holidays: Paid Holidays and floating holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Accounts: Voluntary health care or dependent care flexible spending accounts.

PERS Retirement: Employer/Employee shared contributions.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Voluntary participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan. Up to $50 per month employer match.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City does not participate in Social Security except for the mandatory Medicare Program.

Benefits are subject to change and do not constitute a contract.

Have you successfully pass the California POST Physical Agility Test WSTB exam with a minimum qualifying score of 384, AND attached proof to this application?

Have you successfully passed the California POST Entry Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) with a T-score of 50 or higher and attached proof to this application?

Did you provide a copy of your resume?

Are you able to furnish a valid California Class C driver's license and recent satisfactory DMV driving record at the time of selection interview?

What is your highest level of education?

High School Diploma or GED

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or Higher

Do you have any concerns about participating in a full, detailed law enforcement background for this position at this time?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please list the date of occurrence, offense description, location and disposition.

This position is required to work a flexible work schedule. Are you willing to work a variety of shifts, to include holidays, weekends, and overtime?

I understand my application will be disqualified and considered incomplete if it is missing a current resume, passing PELLTB and/or passing WSTB attachments.