Job title: Police Officer – Academy Graduate and Lateral
Company: City of San José
Job description: The PositionWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Community-oriented individuals that have a drive to protect and serve the members of the city of San Leandro through partnerships, crime prevention, and law enforcement work.Police Officers with San Leandro Police Department have the opportunity to work in various specialized assignments which include, but are not limited to: Detectives, Professional Standards, Drone Technicians, Field Training Officers, SWAT/HNT, Traffic/Motorcycles, Departmental Trainers, among many more.WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Competitive salary – up to $152,796 annual salary ($73.46/hr)
- Holiday-in-lieu pay – 7% of base salary
- Education incentive pay – 4% to 8% depending on level of education or POST certificates
- Uniform allowance – $1,600 annually
- Crisis Intervention Training pay – 4% of base salary
- Master Officer I/II pay – up to 7.5% of base salary (after 20 years as a sworn peace officer with established criteria)
- Vacation accrual commensurate with your total sworn peace officer experience
- Carryover of sick leave balance (up to 160 hours) from your current employer based on your total years of sworn peace officer experience
- City contribution towards deferred compensation up to 2% base salary
- Health and fitness reimbursement up to $500 annually
- Onsite gym and fitness amenities available
- Up to $2624.90 monthly City contribution toward medical and dental benefits (you pay only $268.64/month for Kaiser family coverage)
- 3% at 50 CalPERS retirement formula for Classic Members and 2.7% at 57 for PEPRA Members
SELECTION PROCESS:
Apply through the City’s website Click on “Apply” above.
Application Review and Request for Personal History Statement (PHS) Candidates who meet minimum standards will be contacted to submit their PHS.
Command Interview Candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview with San Leandro Command Staff.
Polygraph Candidates who pass the Command Interview will be scheduled for a polygraph.
Background Investigation Candidates who pass the polygraph will undergo a background investigation.
Medical exam and psychological evaluation Candidates who pass the background investigation will be given a conditional offer and then be scheduled for a medical exam and psychological evaluation.
Final Job Offer Those candidates who successfully pass the medical and psychological evaluations will be given an official job offer. Welcome to the City of San Leandro!Duties and ResponsibilitiesFor the full job description, visit:QualificationsTO QUALIFY AS AN ACADEMY GRADUATE, AN APPLICANT MUST:
- Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
- Have completed 60 (semester) college units OR have equivalent work experience, other education or training that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
- Have successfully completed a State of California POST Basic Police Academy within the last 24 months
- Possess a valid State of California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate
- Possess and maintain a valid class “C” California driver’s license
- Record must be free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm
TO QUALIFY AS A LATERAL, AN APPLICANT MUST:
- Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.
- Have completed 60 (semester) college units OR have equivalent work experience, other education, or training that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
- Possess a valid State of California POST Basic Certificate and currently work as a Police Officer in a California POST agency; OR
- Have worked in the job classification within one (1) year of application, and can show proof of successful completion of the California POST agency-specific field training program
- Possess and maintain a valid class “C” California driver’s license
- Have a record free from any felony convictions, or any convictions that would bar the applicant from legally possessing a firearm
Additional InformationInformation contained herein is subject to change without notice.The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding ADA accommodations or Veteran’s preference, please visit .For current benefits information, please refer to the Benefits Program page located under the Human Resources Department on the City of San Leandro website at . You will find a comprehensive Summary of Employee Benefits & Contract Provisions. Benefits are listed by bargaining group. Additional information may also be found in the Memorandum of Understanding for the respective bargaining group.01Do you possess a high school diploma or its legal equivalent (GED)?
- Yes
- No
02Please indicate the highest level of education you possess from the list below. If none of these apply, please select “N/A.”
- 60 or more semester units (90 or more quarter units)
- I possess an Associate’s degree
- I possess a Bachelor’s degree
- I possess a Master’s degree
- N/A
03If you are applying as a Police Officer – Academy Graduate – have you completed a State of California POST Basic Police Academy within the last 24 months and possess a valid State of California POST Basic Police Academy Certificate?
- Yes
- No
- I am applying as a Police Officer – Lateral
- None of the above
04To be eligible for consideration as a Lateral Police Officer, you must possess a California POST Basic Certificate and currently work as a Police Officer in a State of California POST agency; OR have worked in the job classification within one (1) year of application, and can show proof of successful completion of the California POST agency-specific field training program/jail training program. Please select which option qualifies you as a Lateral Police Officer:
- Currently work as a Police Officer in a State of California POST agency and possess a California POST Basic Certificate
- Have worked as a Police Officer within one (1) year of application and have completed the California POST agency-specific field training program/jail training program
- I am applying as a Police Officer – Academy Graduate
- None of the above
05By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with the City of San Leandro.
Expected salary: $9502 – 12733 per month
Location: San Leandro, CA
Job date: Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:04:43 GMT
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