POLICE RECRUIT

City of West Covina; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of West Covina as a Police Officer Recruit and embark on a fulfilling career in law enforcement. This role involves rigorous training and offers the chance to serve the community while developing strong relationships. Candidates will undergo comprehensive evaluations and training to ensure readiness for the challenges of policing.

Benefits

Bilingual pay for qualified second language

Certification pays

Educational incentive pay

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 20 1/2 years old at appointment, turning 21 within 60 days of graduation.
• Must pass P.O.S.T Physical Agility and background pre-screen interview.

Responsibilities

• Perform general law enforcement duties including community relations and criminal investigation.
• Attend formalized training at a police academy.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Decision-Making

Problem Solving

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

College coursework

Job description

Upon successful completion of the police academy and upon recommendation of the Police Chief, the Police Officer Recruit may be promoted to Police Officer / Probationary (salary range of $7,600 - $9,238 per month). Upon promotion to Police Officer, the employee will receive the same benefits as those provided to sworn employees.

If you are looking to start a career in law enforcement and are committed to building relationships with the community, apply today to join the City of West Covina team as a POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT.

At the City of West Covina, you will be surrounded by officers of strong character, supportive City leadership, and a community that believes in and supports its officers. We have created a place where character counts; performance and excellence are celebrated; input and ideas are welcomed; innovation is ignited; and where you are family! We accept responsibility and are accountable for our actions. We listen and learn. We are committed to helping you develop and grow.

The Police Officer Recruit is a non-sworn, probationary position. You will attend formalized training at a police academy to learn practices, procedures, and techniques of law enforcement, crime prevention, community relations, first aid, physical conditioning, and handling of weapons.

Upon successful completion of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified Police Academy, you will be appointed as a probationary, sworn Police Officer with an excellent salary, plus benefits including bilingual pay for a qualified second language, certification pays, and educational incentive pay.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Ability to interpret, apply, and make decisions based on federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations.
• Motivation to foster change in the community through commitment to professional enforcement practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to recognize and apply alternative solutions to problems, and make legal, logical, and critical decisions in emergencies while working in a stressful environment.
• A public servant’s heart with an understanding of community-oriented policing and its application.
• Clear thought and ability to perform in critical decision-making in emergency situations, while remaining calm.
• Treatment of all people encountered, equally and with respect, while seeking to understand another’s view.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication, and mutual sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward.
• Ideas, innovation, and inspiration to find “a better way” by viewing issues or problems as opportunities versus obstacles.

Description

Please note that this recruitment is subject to close at any time. An eligibility list will be established and used for current and future vacancies.

Police Officers perform general law enforcement duties and may have the opportunity to specialize in fields such as juvenile law; narcotic and dangerous drug enforcement; community relations; traffic enforcement and investigation; criminal investigation; and other challenging tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent; college coursework highly desirable.
• Police Officer Recruit candidates must be 20 1/2 years of age at the time of appointment, with the provision that they will turn 21 within 60 days of their academy graduation date.
• Valid California Class "C" Driver's License required.
• Must pass P.O.S.T Physical Agility and background Pre-Screen Interview prior to Oral Board Interview.

Examination

Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview, which may cover communication practices and techniques; understanding of laws, regulations, police literature, and law enforcement work; and the ability to analyze situations and react effectively and quickly.

Candidates must also pass a background investigation, polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and a comprehensive medical exam, including a drug screen.

Working Conditions

Must be able to physically restrain and control combative individuals; run, climb, stoop, bend, and reach; work in varied weather conditions; and work various shifts.

Physical Standards

Vision standard is 20/70 uncorrected, 20/30 corrected.

Note: The information contained in this bulletin does not constitute a contract. The provisions are subject to change without notice.

The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.