Job title: POLICE OFFICER – lateral or academy graduate
Company: City of Colton
Job description: Definition
POLICE OFFICER – LATERAL OR ACADEMY GRADUATE
**PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT & HIRING BONUS LANGUAGE.**
$15,000 HIRING BONUS & how it works. Colton is exciting to offer a Hiring Bonus to all new hire Police Officers.
Here’s how it works. – $2,500 at the time of hire
– $2,500 at the completion of FTO and six (6) months
– $5,000 after completion of the probationary period
– $5,000 after one year on, past probation
TOTAL Bonus = $15,000!
DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant or other higher level police personnel, performs the full array of duties and responsibilities assigned to classes in the Police Officer series including responding to all calls for service from the public, patrolling City streets and enforcing Federal, State and local laws; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; occasionally assists in the training of less experienced police officers; performs a variety of other tasks in support of the City’s law enforcement efforts.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Police Officer is the journey level class responsible for responding to the full array of calls for service from the public and enforcing all federal, state and local laws. The position is responsible for the protection of life and property and utilizes a variety of methods and techniques to meet that responsibility. This classification is distinguished from the next higher level classification of Police Corporal/Detective in that the latter assumes lead supervisory responsibilities on a routine basis and/or is assigned to a specialized investigative function.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May occasionally exercise technical and functional supervision over sworn and non-sworn staff.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)
- Perform the full array of duties and assignments assigned to classes in the Police Officer series including patrolling assigned areas of the City and monitoring and controlling traffic conditions.
- Demonstrate a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties.
- Patrol the City and respond to all calls for service from the public; answer calls for the protection of life and property, traffic incidents, burglaries, thefts, hold-ups, death, domestic abuse and all other calls; conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations of crime.
- Make arrests as is appropriate; interview victims and witnesses; interrogate suspects; gather and preserve evidence; search and transport suspects to detention facilities; fingerprint suspects.
- Prepare detailed reports of arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Serve warrants and subpoenas; stay abreast of new and existing laws and procedures for processing warrants; retrieve and request information involving arrests and subpoenas.
- Monitor and enforce City traffic laws; stop drivers and advise them if they are in violation of established laws; issue citations as is appropriate.
- Check public and private sector buildings and facilities; make observations and investigate any suspicious activity in and around buildings and facilities.
- Maintain contact with citizens regarding potential law enforcement problems and preserve good relationships with the general public.
- Perform a variety of duties specific to assigned areas of responsibility which may include canine handler duties, field training officer duties, detective duties, identification officer duties, community relations duties and/or supervisory duties.
- As a Canine Handler, perform investigations, apprehend suspects, back up officers and suppress criminal activity with the aide of a canine; train and care for canines.
- As a Field Training Officer, train new officers in police duties including traffic enforcement, safety, report writing and department policies and procedures; supervise, train and prepare schedules for reserves.
- As a Police Detective, coordinate and conduct complete and detailed follow-up investigations of crimes involving juveniles and adults, crimes against persons and property and crimes involving vice, gambling and narcotics violations.
- As a Identification Officer, collect and preserve evidence at the scene of the crime and/or accident; lift fingerprints; draw sketches; take photographs; and perform other duties necessary for the attainment of evidence.
- As a Community Relations Officer, develop and present educational crime prevention programs to the public and at schools; promote, organize and implement programs to improve relations between the Police and the community.
- As a Police Officer assigned to the Problem Orientated Policing Program, perform a variety of focused police functions upon a specific area of criminal activity or problem area, which may include apartments, gangs or traffic areas.
- As a POP officer, research, gather and analyze information pertinent to assigned area of responsibility; forward gathered information to patrol officers and other officers as is appropriate; perform all other police functions within assigned area of responsibility.
- As a POP Officer assigned to traffic, research, gather and analyze information and evidence directly related to traffic collisions and other traffic related problems; make determinations as to the cause of the accident.
- Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the apprehension of offenders and the investigation of offenses.
- Respond to questions and concerns from the general public; provide information as is appropriate and resolve complaints.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent to a high school diploma and specialized training in policing.
License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid class C California driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid and appropriate POST certificate.
Note: Specialized assignments may require specialized license or certificates, as determined by the department.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
AA/EOE–The City of Colton encourages the applicants of bilingual persons, women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to verify their identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing the required documentation.
Additional Information
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS Candidates that possess the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This is a continuous recruitment; however, the recruitment may close at any time when a sufficient number of applications are received or vacancies have been filled. Applications are screened for candidates that possess the most desired qualifications the best fit the city’s needs. These candidates are invited to an in-person oral board interview. Successful candidates will have their names added to the eligibility list which will be used to fill current vacancies. This list is valid for one (1) year. Candidates being considered for backgrounds will be directly contacted by Colton Police personnel.
Hiring will be contingent upon the successful completion of:
- Background check
- Department of Justice fingerprinting
- Psychological Evaluation
- Polygraph Evaluation
- Pre-employment medical examination
- Chief’s Oral Interview
Positions designated in the Colton Police Officers Association receive the following benefits:
- Cafeteria Amount for the purchase of medical, dental and vision insurance is $1,425.00/mo effective July 1, 2023.
- Employees hired on or after May 1, 2017, shall have a maximum cap of $500 for cash in-lieu or for the difference between the medical insurance premium and the cafeteria dollar amount
- Up to 80 hours per year of vacation accrued for 0 – 5 years of service
- Up to 96 hours of sick leave (8 hours accrued monthly)
- 140 hours holiday credit (per fiscal year)
- CalPERS Retirement: For employees who are hired on or after January 1, 2013, are defined as “new members” under PEPRA, are covered by retirement formula 2.7% @ 57, and contribute one-half of the total normal cost, plus 3% as determined by CalPERS. For “classic” members of the CalPERS system are covered by retirement formula 3% @ 55%. Effective 2/1/2018, employees contribute 12% of reportable earnings towards their CalPERS retirement.
- Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance (sworn)
- CalPERS 4th Level 1959 Survivor Benefit.
- Uniform Allowance $75 per month per fiscal year.
- Longevity Pay: $100/mo for 15 years, $200/mo for 20 years, $300/mo for 25 years, including previous law enforcement experience in a similar position (non-cumulative).
- FTO Pay $400/mo
- Bilingual Pay $200/mo
- City paid life insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000
- City does not participate in the Social Security System
- Probationary period: 12 months for Laterals; 18 months for non-Laterals
Expected salary: $83768.05 – 101820.37 per year
Location: Colton, CA
Job date: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:08:50 GMT
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