Police Recruit (Police Officer Trainee)

City of South San Francisco; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Attractive benefit package

Job summary

City of South San Francisco is seeking Police Recruit for a continuous entry-level recruitment to establish an eligible list for future vacancies. Recruits attend a POST-certified academy and may be appointed to a probationary Police Officer after training, with full career progression in public safety.

Ideal candidates demonstrate integrity, reliability, sound judgment, and community policing commitment, with the ability to work independently or in teams, adapt to technology, and handle

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old at hire.
• No felony or domestic violence convictions.
• Must meet standards of physical stature, endurance and agility.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident eligible and applying for citizenship.
• High school diploma or GED (community college education preferred).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• PELLETB written exam with T-score 48+ or an associate degree.
• WSTB cert with 384+ and 1.5-mile run under 14 minutes, cert within 12 months.

Skills

Integrity

Reliability

Judgment

Community policing

Independence

Firearms handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

California Driver's License

Citizenship eligibility

Job description

Applications are being accepted for the position of Police Recruit with the City of South San Francisco.

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT

As a continuous recruitment, please ensure timely and complete submission of employment application and supporting documents. This recruitment is to establish an eligible list for anticipated future vacancies.

Please note: This job posting is for recruit/entry-level applicants and NOT for lateral-transfer, academy graduates, and academy attendees.

THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN.

THE DEPARTMENT

The City of South San Francisco has 83 sworn and 35 civilian positions. The Department’s philosophy is one of participative management, with a high degree of emphasis on training and education. It employs team and community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts and recognizes the importance of staying contemporary with technological advances. The Department acknowledges that the responsibility for public safety and the quality of life in our neighborhood is a responsibility share with the whole community.

A new state-of-the-art Police Department building and 9-1-1 Communications Center was built at 1 Chestnut Avenue, across the road from the former police building. The new Police Building includes a large training room for defensive tactics, a dedicated indoor firearms range, and progressive construction incorporating the latest in Police Station design concepts. The 9-1-1 Communications center has the latest communications and dispatching technologies to provide improved service and response to South San Francisco residents.

SSFPD Recruitment Video

Job Description URL

https://southsanfranciscoca.prelive.opencities.com/files/assets/public/v/1/human...

Ideal Candidate

Under close supervision, positions within this classification attend a Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified police academy. Upon successful completion of academy training and courses and upon availability, Police Officer Recruits are appointed to a probationary Police Officer with the City.

• Will display unquestionable integrity, reliability, and judgment
• Be able to recognize and apply alternative solutions to problems and make legal, logical, and critical decisions in emergencies while working in a stressful environment
• Have a service orientation with an understanding of community-oriented policing and problem-solving concepts
• Be motivated and have the ability to work independently or in groups to achieve common goals
• Accept and adapt to technology in the work environment
• Skill in using and carrying firearms

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age at date of hire.
• Must be free from felony or domestic violence convictions.
• Must meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance and agility.
• U.S. citizenship or a permanent resident alien who is eligible, and has applied for, U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma or GED. Additional education at the community college level is preferred.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• POST Entry-level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written examination certificate with a T-score of 48 or higher obtained within the 12 months immediately preceding application submission or an associate degree from an accredited college.
• POST Entry-level physical agility examination – Work Sample Test Battery (WSTB) certificate with a score of 384 and above and successful completion of a 1.5-mile run (completed in 14 minutes or less). Certificate must be issued within the 12 months immediately preceding application submission.

These examinations are administered by South Bay Regional Public Safety Consortium (SBRPSTC) and are designed to meet the Commission of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements.

Website to take PELLETB written test and WSTB physical agility test

http://theacademy.ca.gov/tests

SBRPSTC requires a fee from applicants for taking the PELLETB & WSTB tests. There are a limited number of seats for the examination dates listed at SBRPSTC for both PELLETB & WSTB tests. Register early before all seats are sold out.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items. Applications submitted without them will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered further:

• Copy of PELLETB Score OR Copy of College Transcript/Certificate (whichever applicable)
• WSTB certifications demonstrating a physical agility exam score of 384 or higher and successful completion of the 1.5-mile run.

*PELLET B and WSTB certificate issuance dates must be no older than 12 months from the date of the application submission.

NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety. Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating “see resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process will consist of a review of application materials, including submission of all required supporting documentation and possession of minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted a complete application packet, including responses to a Personal History Statement (PHS), will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. Upon completion of this interview, successful candidates will be placed on an employment list for further consideration by the Police Department. Employment lists are valid for one year, unless exhausted sooner. Appeals concerning administration of an examination must be submitted in writing within two business days from the date the event occurred.

Candidates deemed most qualified following departmental interviews will be invited to subsequent phases of the selection process. Before a conditional employment offer is made, a thorough background check will be done, including a polygraph and fingerprint check. If successful, candidates are then required to successfully pass a psychological, medical examination, a drug screen, and must be able to furnish proof of legal right to work in the United States. Candidates may be disqualified at any point in this process.

The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. State and Federal Law require that all police officers be free from felony or domestic violence convictions. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or resident aliens that are eligible and have applied for U.S. Citizenship.

Police Recruits are initially hired in the non-sworn civilian classification while attending the Police Academy and will become a Police Officer when sworn in.

This general announcement is subject to change. It does not constitute an express or implied contract.

Special Instructions

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):

1. Reference Check
2. Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Check
3. Police Department Background Check (includes review of Personal History Statement)
4. Polygraph
5. Psych Evaluation
6. Pre-Employment Medical Examination and Drug Screen
7. DMV Check

A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.

Candidates requesting veteran’s preference must provide a copy of U.S. Government DD Form 214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" as an attachment to their CalOpps application.

The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

DISCLAIMER: This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.