POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE
Company: City of Hollister California
Location: Hollister
Posted on: May 25, 2023
|
|
|
Job Description:
Position Type:
Police/Police Officer Trainee
Date Posted:
4/6/2023
Location:
Police Department
City of Hollister
Human Resources 327 Fifth Street Hollister, CA 95023
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR:
POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE
$5,081.33 - $6,176.39
(Monthly Salary)
Plus Recruitment Bonus*
FINAL FILING DATE: OPEN CONTINUOUS
This is an open recruitment. Qualified candidates from the public
and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The
eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process
may be used to fill future vacancies in the Police Officer Trainee
classification or in similar classifications.
Position: This position is an entry level position which will
provide the trainee with the skills to perform a variety of duties
in the enforcement of laws and the prevention of crimes; control
traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and
perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support
of the Police Department. Training will include attendance at a
California POST Basic Academy. Upon successful completion of
training and the Police Academy, the trainee will advance to the
level of Police Officer ($7,160.49 - $8,703.63/monthly). The
employee shall receive a $25,000.00 recruitment bonus. Bonus shall
be paid out as speficied in the HPOA MOU (link below).
Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to experience and
training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities would be qualifying.
Education and Experience: High School graduation, General Education
Development Test, or attainment of a two-year or four-year degree
from an accredited college or university (Gov't Code section 1031
(e)).
Physical and Other Requirements: Applicant must be at least 21
years of age at time of appointment. Must possess the strength and
physical ability necessary to perform the essential functions of
the position; must be willing to be fingerprinted.
Applicant must pass a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
"PELLETB" written exam and a physical ability test. Testing will be
completed by Hollister Police Department and applicants will be
notified of the test date.
Citizenship: California Government Code 1031 (a) requires that
police officers be citizens of the United States or a permanent
resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for
citizenship.
License & Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid
California driver's license is required.
Examples of Duties:
Police Officer Trainee: Responsibilities and duties may include,
but are not limited to, the following: Learn about police patrol
activities while accompanying a police officer in a patrol unit.
Assist police officers in answering calls for the protection of
life and property, and the enforcement of all laws. Assist in the
investigations of disturbances, burglaries, thefts, death cases,
and other criminal incidents. Assist in the preparation of police
emergency or other traffic situations. Report street lamps or
traffic signals that are not working properly, report and assist
with the removal of traffic hazards. Administer first aid or
perform CPR. Make contact with citizens regarding the maintenance
of law and order and the reporting of criminal activity. Wear a
distinctive police uniform and make contact with the public while
on police patrol or while assigned to the public counter area.
Answer inquiries and give clear, accurate information to the public
concerning police procedures and matters. Police Officer Trainees
may be assigned to assist investigators in the handling of criminal
cases. Duties might include assisting with the collection f
evidence at a crime scene, assisting with obtaining witnesses
statements, performing commuter tasks to gather information and
record information.
Police Officer: Responsibilities and duties may include, but are
not limited to, the following: patrol a designated area of the City
to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of
crimes, and enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances; check
buildings for physical security; respond to general public service
calls and complaints including domestic disturbances, civil
complaints, property control, automobile accidents, robberies, and
related misdemeanor and felony incidents; enforce traffic laws and
ordinances; 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 fatal traffic
accidents; contact and cooperate with other law enforcement
agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and
the investigation 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 prevention; prepare reports
of arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents
observed; secure statements from witnesses; assist in the
investigation of crimes as assigned; gather and preserve evidence;
interview victims, complainants and witnesses; identify and
interrogate suspects; apprehend and arrest offenders; testify and
present evidence in court; serve warrants and subpoenas; remain
current on laws and procedures required for processing
warrants.
Selection Process: Candidates presenting the most desirable
combination of education, experience and/or training as stated in
this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection
process. The selection process may require any combination of the
following: application appraisal, written examination, performance
test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel
and/or the Department. The City of Hollister offers preference to
qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City
of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed via the
link at the bottom of the position job posting next to the job
description. Following the examination process, successful
candidates are placed on an employment list. Appointment will be
made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be
required to pass a psychological evaluation, pre-employment
physical, drug screen, background investigation, and live scan
fingerprint check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action: The City of Hollister does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin,
ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability,
marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit
factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to
apply. The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for
the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to
participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources
Office in writing no later than the final filing date stated in the
job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an
explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to
participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties
of the job for which they have applied.
Post-Offer Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, the selected
candidate is required to pass a post-offer medical examination.
Candidates are encouraged not to quit or give notice to present
employers until the medical exam has been completed and passed. All
medical records are maintained in a confidential manner.
Group Insurance: Employee premiums paid by City through a cafeteria
style program for medical, dental, vision, life and long term
disability insurance. Employees have a choice of variety of medical
plans offered through PERS Health. Generous City paid contributions
are made toward dependent coverage for medical, dental and vision
insurance.
Retirement: The City contracts with the California Public Employees
Retirement System (CalPERS). The City's Retirement Formula for
Classic Members as
defined by the Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) is 2%
at Age 60. All new Employees as defined by the Public Employee's
Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) are subject to the CalPERS 2% @ Age 62
Retirement Formula. When advanced to level of Sworn Police Officer,
the employee may be subject to City's Retirement Formula for
Classic Members of 3% at Age 55. Or all new employees will be
subject to the 2.7% at Age 57 Retirement Formula as defined by
PEPRA.
Uniform Allowance: City will provide uniforms for the Academy.
Vacation Leave: 10 days per year, increased to 15 days per year
after 3 years, increased to 20 days after 7 years, increased to 22
days after 15 years. Vacation allowance shall be increased one (1)
day per year after completion of twenty (20) years of service with
a maximum of twenty-five (25) days after twenty-five (25) years of
service.
Sick Leave: Earned at a rate of 8 hours per calendar month of
service with no accrual limit. Provision for partial cash payout of
accumulated sick leave upon retirement with ten years of service or
more.
Holidays: Per the adopted HPOA MOU, non-sworn employees in this
unit receive thirteen and a half (13 -) paid holidays per year.
IRS Flexible Spending Plan: IRS Code, Section 125 which provides
for pre-tax contributions for unreimbursed medical, insurance
premiums and dependent care expenses.
Life Insurance: City pays $50,000 Life & AD&D Insurance.
Bilingual Pay: City pays $175 per month upon assignment.
Deferred Compensation: Optional Voluntary 457 Plan available.
Other Benefits: Education/Tuition reimbursement, Employee
Assistance Program (EAP), Longevity Pay, Professional Development
Incentive and credit union privileges.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an
expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this
bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
(To view job description click link to the right)
Attachment(s):
Keywords: City of Hollister California, Salinas , POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE, Other , Hollister, California
|
Click
here to apply!
|
